CISSY HOUSTON: SWEET INSPIRATION

Directed by Dave Davidson
1987, 58 minutes
Purchase: $210 | Classroom Rental: $125

This biographial profile of a woman whose career has successfully combined gospel and popular music moves from smoky clubs to a Sweet Inspirations reunion concert, from nostalgic gospel singing with The Drinkard Singers to a sold-out concert with Cissy's daughter Whitney.

Subjects & Collections

Festivals & Awards

Red Ribbon, American Film and Video Festival
Booklist Nonprint Editor's Choice, American Library Association

Reviews

"Very important film which explores the relationship of true gospel, soul and pop music. Fascinating for anyone interested in the music of the past three decades." -American Film and Video Association Evaluations