Amazing Grace (1974)
Directed by Stan Lathan
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Political Satire |
Release Date - Aug 30, 1974 (USA - Unknown), Aug 30, 1974 (USA) |
Run Time - 99 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - G
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
Veteran black comedienne Jackie "Mobs" Mabley is featured in her first (and last) starring vehicle, Amazing Grace. Essentially playing herself, Mabley portrays a feisty ghetto dweller who champions the cause of ex-convict Moses Gunn. With the old lady's help, Gunn is elected mayor, then proceeds to clean up his corruption-ridden administration. Amazing Gracealso includes appearances by Slappy White, Butterfly McQueen and Stepin Fetchit.
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against-the-system, politician, cause, elderly, movement [action], politics, corruption
