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Too close to heaven : the story of gospel music / a presentation of Films for the Humanities & Sciences ; an IBT/CTVC production for Channel 4 in association with Jerusalem Productions ; producer, Leo St. Clair ; director, Alan Lewens.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoPrinceton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2005, ©1997.
Description3 videodiscs (51 min. each) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Gospel music.
Gospel music--History and criticism.
Other author/creatorLewens, Alan director.
Other author/creatorSt. Clair, Leo, producer.
Other author/creatorEmmanuel, Alphonsia narrator.
Other author/creatorMansi, Bruno, editor.
Other author/creatorCallan Michael, videographer.
Other author/creatorFilms for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other author/creatorCTVC (Firm)
Other author/creatorInternational Broadcasting Trust.
Other author/creatorChannel Four (Great Britain)
Other author/creatorJerusalem Productions.
Variant title Title on container: Too close to heaven, the history of gospel music
Portion of title Story of gospel music
Portion of title History of gospel music
Abstract Using narration and performance footage, this film traces the 200 year history of gospel music from black churches, to the civil rights movement, to its influence on modern jazz, blues, and rock and roll.
General noteDVD release of the 1996 documentary film originally broadcast on British television.
CreditsCamera, Michael Callan ; editor, Bruno Mansi.
Performer Narrator, Alphonsia Emmanuel.
Technical detailsDVD.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Publisher numberFFH 6974 Films for the Humanities & Sciences

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