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🎬 Title: The Magic of Spirituals
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.
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📅 Release date: 2023-02-24
⏱️ Runtime: 55m
🎭 Genres: Documentary, Music
🎬 Director: Dag Freyer
👥 Cast: Kathleen Battle (Self (archive footage)), Jessye Norman (Self (archive footage)), Angel Blue (Self – Interviewee), Peter Gelb (Self – Interviewee), Queen Esther Marrow (Self – Interviewee), Darryl Pinckney (Self – Interviewee), Evelyn Simpson-Curenton (Self – Interviewee), Jocelyn B. Smith (Self – Interviewee)
Editor’s note: The Magic of Spirituals (2023) in a nutshell: Firmly a Documentary, Music piece, but with a personal touch. With Dag Freyer at the helm, the film feels purposeful and well-paced. Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman, Angel Blue anchor the film with grounded, unshowy work. Clocking in at 55m, the pacing is controlled, with room to breathe. Put it on your list—especially if you’re after mood and texture.
