"Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive" is in theaters only on February 13, 2024. BUY TICKETS.
At the age of 65, facing
a devastating divorce to her husband and manager of 25 years, financial
ruin, and spiraling health concerns, Gaynor sought to not only survive,
but thrive with unwavering faith and the spark of
new dreams.
The film follows Gaynor as she embarks on a
difficult 8-year journey to write and record a gospel album. We discover a tale of the
remarkable challenges that fueled Gaynor’s music and path to stardom. "GLORIA GAYNOR: I WILL SURVIVE" celebrates reinvention, the power of faith, and a magnificent second act.
My Review: I had the chance to see this in advance, so I want to write a personal recommendation. I confess that I have never been a huge fan of disco, but I Will Survive was an exception from the moment I heard it, and I still love the song. Gloria Gaynor is definitely talented and this film proves her voice is as beautiful as ever. Seeing the ups and downs of her career, marriage, and painful health issues demonstrate that "I Will Survive" is a poignant, powerful anthem to define her life. I also remember when she did an updated version after becoming a Christian, using "Only the Lord could give me strength not to fall apart" in the lyrics.
Part of the movie is about her goal of making a gospel music album. Two of my favorite artists, Bart Millard and Jason Crabb, were involved in making this album. Released in 2019 [Gaither Music Group], "Testimony" won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards.
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