Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin
Schedule
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
117 E Main St, Front Royal, VA, United States, Virginia 22630 | Front Royal, VA
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Amazing Grace: The Lost PerformanceWitness Aretha Franklin as you’ve never seen her before in this electrifying concert film, Amazing Grace.
In January 1972, the Queen of Soul returned to her roots to record her best-selling gospel album live at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, LA, backed by the Southern California Community Choir.
Though the sessions were captured on film, the original director, Sydney Pollack, made the crucial mistake of not using a clapperboard. This technical error made it impossible to synchronize the audio and video, leading the footage to be shelved in the Warner Bros. vaults for decades.
It wasn't until 2007 that producer Alan Elliott acquired the raw film and used modern digital technology to painstakingly fix the synchronization and finally complete the movie.
Experience this long-lost cinematic treasure—a powerful love letter to the Black Church and a testament to Aretha’s unmatched talent and faith.
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5:00: Meet fellow art lovers at Melissa Ichiuji Studio Gallery ( if you wish). 223 East Main Street.
6:00: Movie starts at Royal Cinemas
Meet after the film for a friendly discussion and enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco at Vinicola. 205A E Main Street.
We look forward to seeing you!
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