How Sweet the Sound: The Blind Boys of Alabama (2015)

Biography, Documentary, History, Music

Director: Leslie McCleave

Writer(s): N/A

Starring: Clarence Fountain, George Scott, Jimmy Carter, Bishop Billy Bowers, Ben Moore, Eric ‘Ricky’ McKinnie, Caleb ‘Bobby’ Butler, Tracy Pierce, Joey Williams, Johnny Fields, Roscoe Robinson

Synopsis: The Blind Boys of Alabama first met in the 1930s at a segregated state-run vocational school and these friends since childhood comprise the last of the great Gospel quartets. Combining verite shot over ten years with current and archival performances the film examines the past, present and future of the group.

Release Date: April 18, 2015 (USA) | Length: 89 min | Genre: Biography, History, Music | MPAA Rating: NR

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