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The Magic of Spirituals

2023Movie55 min

DocumentaryMusic
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Glimpse behind the curtain at opera legends Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed concert at Carnegie Hall on March 18, 1990, featuring performance clips and new interviews with opera star Angel Blue, Met Opera General Manager Peter Gelb, and more.

Feels like

  • Opera
  • Spirituals
  • Kathleen Battle
  • Jessye Norman
  • Concert
  • Carnegie Hall
  • Music
  • Black History

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Dag Freyer
Produced by
Claus Wischmann
Music by
Cornelius Rapp

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Facts

February 24, 2023 · 55 min · Documentary, Music

Released
February 24, 2023
Runtime
55 min
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Magic of Spirituals worth watching?"

Questions about The Magic of Spirituals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Magic of Spirituals worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Magic of Spirituals okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Magic of Spirituals?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is The Magic of Spirituals plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.