Movie Ad of the Week: MAHALIA (1975)

Here's a film that's been on video and DVD for years, but is nowhere to be found on the IMDb: MAHALIA, a feature-length documentary about gospel singer Mahalia Jackson's 1972 European tour.

MAHALIA (1975)

a.k.a. MAHALIA JACKSON: GIVE GOD THE GLORY

Starring

Mahalia Jackson (vocals)

Gwen Lighter (piano)

Charles Clancy (organ)

Miles S. Gallaway (M.C.)

Narrated by

Brock Peters

Directed by

Allen A. Miner

Produced by

Richard St. John

Written by

Marc Savin

Edited by

Jim Hendrickson

Songs

"Come on Children"

"Didn't it Rain"

"Down by the Riverside"

"Elijah Rock"

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"

"It Didn't Cost You Very Much"

"Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho"

"Just a Closer Walk with Thee"

"Let Me Walk by Your Side"

"Search My Heart"

"We Shall Overcome"

A

Miles S. Roha Enterprises

production

A
Graham Lee Mahin - Marconlee
presentation

Running time: 88 minutes

MPAA rating: G

World Premiere: September 11, 1975 (Chicago, IL)