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The Reverend

2022 · 86 min

An intimate, soulful portrait of a charismatic musician whose weekly gospel-rock shows feel like a joyful, inclusive spiritual celebration.

Directed by
Nick Canfield
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Reverend Vince Anderson, Questlove, Jay Bakker
Tagline
Minister of Music
Overview
Winner of the DOC NYC Audience Award, Director Nick Canfield’s first film follows gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After entering seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves everyone that sees him play. Reverend Vince is also deeply involved in social justice, working with other faith leaders around the country to build inclusive communities. Featuring Questlove and an ensemble of eccentric musicians, The Reverend is a rocking concert film as well as an intimate portrait of Reverend Vince’s inspiring personal and spiritual life.

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Directed by
Nick Canfield
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Reverend Vince Anderson, Questlove, Jay Bakker
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  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
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measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • music
  • identity
  • found family
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
  • ensemble
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  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Horror0
Humour4
Realism9
Romance1
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Genres
documentary, music
Directed by
Nick Canfield
Starring
Reverend Vince Anderson, Questlove, Jay Bakker
Runtime
86 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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