Overview
This episode of Chicago Stories traces the birth and growth of gospel music in Chicago in the 1930s. The story follows "The Father of Gospel", Thomas A. Dorsey, who wrote one of gospel’s early hits while coping with his grief over the death of his wife and child. It explores the roots of gospel from southern spirituals during slavery, through gospel’s early years.
Explore curated movies from various genres, from blockbusters to indie films.
Southern Gospel
Voices of Hope
Gospel Aerobics
Jesus Is King
Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace
The Reverend
The World of the Seekers
Ben Harper and the Blindboys of Alabama: Live at the Apollo
I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
Amazing Grace
A Life's Work
Reba: He Gave Me Music
Do Silêncio ao Som
Martha Munizzi: No Limits Live
Smokie Norful: Live
Going to Glory...Come to Jesus
Tye Tribbett & GA: Victory Live!
The Gospel according to Jazz - Chapter II
Fernanda Brum - Da Eternidade Ao Vivo em Israel
Chris Durán - Eloim em Foz do Iguaçu