SoHo's Film Forum is bringing soul to the neighborhood with a documentary that details the rise of gospel music. Rejoice and Shout will take audiences on how spirtuality influenced African American culture and the surprising root of that it takes in American pop music.
Directed by Don McGylnn, the film provides social commentary of American Slavery that lead to the eventual birth of gospel music. The documentary demonstrates how the genre became a transformative symbol of struggle, hope and courage in the form of powerful vocals.
Smokey Robinson also makes an appearance in the film and will highlight how gospel music has affected today's music industry. Robinson will introduce the biggest names in the gospel genre and provide context of the gospel music's key role in politics, religion and American culture. The film promises to move audiences and intellectually challenge any preconceived notions on gospel and African American culture.
Check out New York Press for the complete review.
Rejoice and Shout is now playing at the Film Forum.
Film Forum: 209 W. Houston St., bet. Varick St. & 6th Ave.
