Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby (1985)
This dramatic music video highlights Fanny Crosby’s most popular songs, including "Blessed Assurance," "Pass Me Not," "Praise Him! Praise Him!," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Rescue the Perishing," "He Hideth My Soul," "Near the Cross," and "Tell Me the Story of Jesus." Beautifully scored with a full chorus by Janet Maish Thomas, the arranger portrays the “blind poetess of song,” who penned over 8,000 of America’s most beloved hymns. D. Paul Thomas, playwright and actor, serves as our narrator, taking us on a compelling journey of tragedy and triumph, revealing a fully-human Fanny Crosby who overcomes the obstacles of her life by the power of God’s grace.
Cast
- Janet Maish Thomas - Fanny Crosby
- D. Paul Thomas - Narrator
- Jessica Thomas - Young Fanny
Screenplay
Themes
Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic, Blues Harmonica and Soulful Wail
Keywords
hymn, blind woman, christian, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby about?
- This dramatic music video highlights Fanny Crosby’s most popular songs, including "Blessed Assurance," "Pass Me Not," "Praise Him! Praise Him!," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "Rescue the Perishing," "He Hideth My Soul," "Near the Cross," and "Tell Me the Story of Jesus." Beautifully scored with a full chorus by Janet Maish Thomas, the arranger portrays the “blind poetess of song,” who penned over 8,000 of America’s most beloved hymns. D. Paul Thomas, playwright and actor, serves as our narrator, taking us on a compelling journey of tragedy and triumph, revealing a fully-human Fanny Crosby who overcomes the obstacles of her life by the power of God’s grace.
- Who directed Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby?
- Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby was directed by D. Paul Thomas.
- Who stars in Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby?
- Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby stars Janet Maish Thomas, D. Paul Thomas, Jessica Thomas.
- How long is Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby?
- Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby?
- Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby produced?
- Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby?
- The themes of Blessed Assurance: The Life and Music of Fanny Crosby include: Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Classical Cello and Soulful Sound, Indie Pop and Melancholic Dream, Electronic Beats and Computer Magic, Blues Harmonica and Soulful Wail.