Jireh Gospel: Hearts In Chorus Music Documentary Comes to NFB Platforms On Dec 11th

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Wylem  Decaille’s music documentary Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus will be available online free of charge as of Thursday, December 11, on NFB platforms across Canada. An intimate and uplifting portrait of Montreal’s celebrated choir, the film offers a heartfelt glimpse behind the scenes as the singers prepare for their much-anticipated Christmas concert. Jireh Gospel is a universal reminder that when voices come together, they can transform hearts, heal the soul, and inspire joy.

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About the film

Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus by Wylem Decaille (45 min)

English and French with English Subtitles

Produced at the NFB by Pierre-Mathieu Fortin

Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus is an inspiring portrait of the ensemble that has been uplifting audiences for more than 20 years. Through soulful performances and candid moments, the documentary reveals how gospel music transcends the stage, becoming an act of faith, memory, and healing, rooted in the richness of Afro-descendant heritage. 

About the filmmaker

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Wylem Decaille is a young filmmaker of Martinican descent whose work explores memory, spirituality and the strength of community. With roots in writing and literature, he crafts sensitive, poetic films where reality takes on a lyrical form. His first professional film, Jireh Gospel: Hearts in Chorus, offers an immersive and heartfelt look at faith and music as spaces of communion, resilience and shared light.

The film will also be available starting Thursday, December 11, on the Natyf TV platform and will air on that channel on Saturday, December 13, at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 28, at 4:30 p.m.

Music

“O Come Let Us Adore Him”

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

“Jesus Can Work It Out”

Words and Music by George Jordan

Lead: Phoebe Joseph, Stéphanie Jean, Rachelle-Ange Vincent

Universal Music Publishing Canada on behalf of Christian Tabernacle Music inc. and Irving Music, Inc. (SOCAN)

“We Praise Your Name”

Composed by Craig A. Hayes

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

“Tiens bon”

Written by Guerschon Auguste

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Rachelle-Ange Vincent

Courtesy of Jireh Gospel Choir

“Joy to the World”

Arranged by Paul Charles

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Luc Sénat

Courtesy of Jireh Gospel Choir

“Hark the Herald Angel”

Arranged by Michael McElroy, Joseph Joubert and Buryl Red

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

“O Come Thy Faithful”

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

“We Three Kings”

Arranged by Michael McElroy and Joseph Joubert

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Aminata Ba, Stéphanie Jean, Dorothy Dixon Williams

“Get Up”

Written by Rex Verzosa

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Luc Sénat

Courtesy of Jireh Gospel Choir

“Mary, Did You Know?”

Written by Buddy Greene and Mark Alan Lowry

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Published by Curb Word Music (ASCAP), administered by Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd., and Rufus Music (ASCAP), administered by Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS)

“Amazing Grace”

Performed by Carol Bernard

“Holding Me”

Written by Guerschon Auguste, Grace Edeh, Moïse Louis-Charles and Ted Dettweiler

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Dorothy Dixon Williams

Courtesy of Jireh Gospel Choir

“Get Up”

Written by Rex Verzosa

Performed by Jireh Gospel Choir

Lead: Rex Verzosa, Priscilla Findlay

Courtesy of Jireh Gospel Choir

Music Rights Clearances

Peter Martinelli-Bunzl