As Part of the National PBS ‘Gospel’ Premiere, MPB Hosts Special Screenings in Jackson, Natchez
MPB also created special Mississippi TV and Radio programming to complement the new PBS docuseries
JACKSON, Miss. – “Gospel,” a new four-hour docuseries that explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song from executive producer, host, and writer Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Feb. 12-13 at 7 p.m. on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.
In support of the national premiere, MPB has partnered with two Mississippi churches – New Horizon Church International in Jackson and New Hope The Vision Center in Natchez – to host public screening events. The Natchez screening is Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. The Jackson screening is Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Those interested in attending can register at mpbonline.org.
MPB also has produced original gospel-themed, local programming that will air ahead of the national film premiere:
• On Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., MPB will premiere “Hallelujah: A Celebration of Mississippi Gospel,” a one-hour program featuring several choirs, including the Mississippi Mass Choir. The footage was captured during a 2022 Juneteenthcelebration at New Horizon Church.
• A special companion radio documentary will air on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on MPB Think Radio and be available as a podcast download. The radio special includes interviews with Jerry Mannery, executive director of the Mississippi Mass Choir; Doug Williams of the Williams Brothers gospel group, and gospel singer Lannie Spann McBride.
• Mississippi Edition will air interviews with “Gospel” filmmakers Stacey Holman and Shayla Harris on MPB Think Radio at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12.
More information about the national film premiere activities and the MPB original programming can be found here.
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