Rejoice and Shout


1h 55m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles - the spirituals and early hymns, the four-part harmony-based quartets, the integration of blues and swing into Gospel, the emergence of Soul, and the blending of Rap and Hip Hop elements. Gospel music also walked in step with the story

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Home Entertainment; Magnolia Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Synopsis

Traces the evolution of Gospel through its many musical styles - the spirituals and early hymns, the four-part harmony-based quartets, the integration of blues and swing into Gospel, the emergence of Soul, and the blending of Rap and Hip Hop elements. Gospel music also walked in step with the story of African-American culture - slavery, hardscrabble rural existence and plantation work, the exodus to major cities, the Depression, World War II, civil rights and empowerment. Connecting the history of African-American culture with Gospel as it first impacted popular culture at large.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Pictures
Distribution Company
Magnolia Pictures; Magnolia Home Entertainment; Magnolia Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 55m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Summer June 3, 2011

Expanded Release in United States Summer June 10, 2011

Released in United States on Video November 1, 2011

Released in United States 2010

Limited Release in United States Summer June 3, 2011 (New York City)

Expanded Release in United States Summer June 10, 2011

Released in United States on Video November 1, 2011

Released in United States March 2010

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Feature Documentary Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Feature Documentary Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010. )

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (24 Beats Per Second) March 12-20, 2010.

Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (24 Beats Per Second) March 12-20, 2010.)