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Say Amen, Somebody is a 1982 documentary film directed by George Neirenberg about the history and significance of gospel music as told through the lives and trials of its singers. Included are Thomas A. Dorsey, considered the "Father of Gospel Music", and "Mother" Willie Mae Ford Smith, an associate of Dorsey's who trained gospel singers for decades. Ford and three singing acts – Delois Barrett Campbell and the Barrett Sisters, Zella Jackson Price, and the O'Neal Twins, Edgar and Edward, backed by a choir – provide music throughout.
Original Release
03/11/1983
US Release
03/11/1983
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Willie Mae Ford Smith | Self / Herself |
| Thomas A. Dorsey | Himself / Self |
| Sallie Martin | Self |
| Delois Barrett Campbell | Self |
| Billie Barrett GreenBey | Self |
| Rodessa Barrett Porter | Self |
| Edward O'Neal | Self |
| Edgar O'Neal | Self |
| Zella Jackson Price | Self |
| Michael Keith Smith | Self |
Directors
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Willie Mae Ford Smith | Self / Herself |
| Thomas A. Dorsey | Himself / Self |
| Sallie Martin | Self |
| Delois Barrett Campbell | Self |
| Billie Barrett GreenBey | Self |
| Rodessa Barrett Porter | Self |
| Edward O'Neal | Self |
| Edgar O'Neal | Self |
| Zella Jackson Price | Self |
| Michael Keith Smith | Self |
| Billy Smith | Self |
| Jackie Jackson | Self |
| Bertha Smith | Self - Pianist |
| Frank Campbell | Self |
| Melvin Smotherson | Self |
| Columbus Gregory | Self |
| Geneva Gentry | Self |
| Interfaith Choir | Themselves |
| Bill White | Self |
| Johnny Roland | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| George T. Nierenberg | Producer |
| Karen Nierenberg | Producer |
