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AMAZING GRACE

Bill Moyers (Actor), Jessye Norman (Actor), Elena Mannes (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Special Interests
Format	Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
Contributor	Jessye Norman, Johnny Cash, Jean Ritchie, Elena Mannes, Jeremy Irons, Bill Moyers, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Judy Collins See more
Language	English
Number Of Discs	1

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It's one of the most popular songs in the English language. Transcending race, creed, geography, generation, and socialstation, Amazing Grace has been recorded more times than any other hymn. In this fascinating program, Bill Moyers explores the song's origins and enduring power.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 24141251
Director ‏ : ‎ Elena Mannes
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 20 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ January 17, 2012
Actors ‏ : ‎ Bill Moyers, Jessye Norman, Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, The Boys Choir of Harlem
Studio ‏ : ‎ ACORN MEDIA
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005X5XISS
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Bev

Now I can watch it on DVD and am SO pleased! This is not particularly a religious documentary

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014

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I ordered this to replace my old VHS tape which had been viewed over and over. Now I can watch it on DVD and am SO pleased! This is not particularly a religious documentary, it's truly the story of a beautiful song. People of any and all religions, or of no religion at all, would still enjoy this I'm sure.
The film takes us to many areas of the country and to many, many musicians and singers who feel a great deal of reverence for the song. We learn about John Newton's background and history, and what moved him, in 1779, to create this memorable poem. The words were set to their so familiar tune during the Second Great Awakening in the United States. A few of the artists who are featured here performing Amazing Grace, each in their own style, are Johnny Cash, Jessye Norman, Judy Collins, Marion Williams, and The Boys Choir of Harlem. There are 24 renditions in all. It's a moving and truly great documentary. I simply cannot say enough good things about it. See for yourself!

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AlanWarner

REDEMPTION

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015

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I find it somewhat "amazing" that a former captain of a slave ship wrote this American classic hymn, Amazing Grace has always been the only hymn that I listen to, I belong to no religion, and you see that is the beautiful thing about Amazing Grace it transcends religious beliefs. The extraordinary part of this hymn is that the lyrics speak to the eternal concept of people turning around their lives no matter what they did in the past "I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE" that is beautifully written, how many of us fit into that category, myself included. In this DVD I found it to be very interesting to see the wide range of celebrities who have sang Amazing Grace Marion Williams, Jessye Norman, Johnny Cash, and Judy Collins, Bill Moyers does a superb job of showcasing AMAZING GRACE in this documentary, this is one DVD that the whole family can watch and enjoy.

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Jay

Truly "Amazing Grace "

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021

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Truly the definitive description of "Amazing Grace "! This is a great CD with the wonderful extra of having Marion Williams sing with several variations of the wonderful old song.

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Kimberly Danbert

Every expression of the beloved hymn you would ever want to hear

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018

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I fell upon this program whilst cycling through channels and heard Jeremy Iron's narration and was (of course) captivated. From the awesome Jessie Norman to the country charm of Johnny Cash, to the primal harmonies of the Wygrass (shape-note) singers, you hear every version of this song across the county. I love this special so much that I watch it every Easter.

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Darrell Johnson

"Amazing Grace" and it's Miraculous Story as told by one of PBS's Greatest Documentary Film Makers

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018

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This enduring story of one of the greatest hymns of all time is told in dramatic fashion by one of PBS's all time best documentary creators. Moyers every word keeps you anxiously awaiting the next as this magnificent story unfolds. Music lovers and those who appreciate the inspiration of everlasting faith that this magnificent song holds will find this historical study a rewarding watch.

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Edwin E. Ferguson

The DVD I received was not complete-see below

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013

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The DVD was not the entire special he had on PBS years ago-the VHS tapeof that show is longer but what is missing from the DVD I got from amazin.com is the amazing rock version of Amazing Grace by Marion Williams, a Judy Collins clip, and country scenes
onf folks doing the song acapella in the mountains down South. I had the original DVD that matched the VHS tape but lost it.
So I feel cheated-is there anyway to get the original DVD from years ago-the one I got was clearly edited and lost
much of its power. Thank you
Ned at eef@tds.net

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matthew blake

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014

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great

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Madame DeFarge

Absolutely thrilling!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2013

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The 5 star rating is because this DVD is thrilling and gives new depths of appreciation and understanding to a very old and beautiful hymn. It lives because it seems to adapt to many cultures and musical genres...from Jessey Norman's operatic take to the shape-note singers to Johnny Cash to the Harlem Boys Choir.I loved it from beginning to end. (I even learned from another video that it can be played on all black keys...and it can!)

Most of all it speaks of the grace of redemption.

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Maxisback

Bill Moyers is always great!

Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2012

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This is a wonderful DVD about the history of Amazing Grace, that wonderful hymn. The story is spellbinding, and the different ways the song is presented is very captivating.

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