Aretha Franklin is one of the biggest musical icons of the 20th century. She helped transform the musical landscape of America in the 1960’s & 1970’s, and was one of the premier faces of what we would eventually call Soul Music. In 1972 she performed at the New Bethel Baptist Church, for a concert film that was directed by Sidney Pollack, but wouldn’t be seen by audiences for over 45 years. On November 15 & 16, VIFF Centre will be hosting two screenings of Amazing Grace (99 mins) a landmark film that has quickly become known as one of the greatest concert films of all time.

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Before the movie, enjoy a live music set in Aretha’s honour. There’s nobody better suited to help celebrate this legend than the Canadian Queen of Soul, Dawn Pemberton. She’s a multiple time Juno Nominee known for her ability to blur the lines between Jazz, Soul, Blues & Funk, and she’ll be joined by an all-star band:

Mike Ardagh – Drums
Max Zipursky – Keys
André Lachance – Bass
Tristan Paxton – Guitar
Dawn Pemberton – Voice