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Let the Church Say Amen

Directed by David Petersen
Film Movement
2004
87 Minutes
USA
English
African Diaspora, Documentary
Black Studies, Religion/Spirituality, Christianity
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Over the course of a year, Let the Church Say Amen chronicles the daily life surrounding World Missions for Christ Church in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Like many urban communities that haven't benefited from America's prosperity, these citizens face challenges that would be shocking for any U.S. city, let alone that of the nation's capital: Rampant drug abuse, unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and violence. Yet the strength of this community comes from the powerful faith of a storefront church of modest resources but great spiritual power. Years ago the space was a corner store, now it serves as a sanctuary where members gather every Sunday to sing, pray, testify and work through faith to change the community.

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  • Highest Rating
    "A deeply moving 87 minutes that leave you feeling touched, renewed and refreshed - kind of like a great sermon."
    Nathalie Hopkinson, The Washington Post
  • Highest Rating
    "A modest but affecting portrait...viewers [will] care deeply about these people."
    Scott Foundas, Variety

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Awards & Recognition

Official Selection
Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection
Brooklyn Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
True/False Film Festival
Official Selection
Bangkok Film Festival
Official Selection
ReelWorld Film Festival
Official Selection
Riverrun Int'l Film Festival

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