Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory(1997)
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory Synopsis
Documentary narrated by Paul Winfield, this documentary follows the course of Mahalia Jackson's extraordinary life - from her humble beginnings as a sickly child singing in New Orleans churches to her breakthrough with Columbia Records and her ascendancy to Carnegie Hall and Europe's great stages. Her story's told through archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best.
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997) is a documentary film directed by Jeff Scheftel, released on January 1, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mahalia Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Horace Clarence Boyer and John Sellers. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeff Scheftel
- Status:
- Released
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mahalia Jackson
Jesse Jackson
- Horace Clarence Boyer
Horace Clarence Boyer
- John Sellers
John Sellers
George Avakian
Studs Terkel
Louis Armstrong
Ed Sullivan
Ralph Abernathy
Key crew
Directed by Jeff Scheftel.
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory online?
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Aspire TV Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory?
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The main cast of Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997) includes Mahalia Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Horace Clarence Boyer, John Sellers and George Avakian. The film was directed by Jeff Scheftel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory released?
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory was released on January 1, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory worth watching?
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Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.