What makes Sweet Honey In The Rock such a good subject for a documentary?
They have a long history of making powerful, beautiful music. Their music is about issues that we are all concerned with. They are also a very visual group on stage, and for us the question was – how do you keep together a group for 30 years? We wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes and the story that comes out of it. That’s what makes for a fascinating documentary. Q: Why do you think their music has survived, and thrived, for so many years? A: They are an incredible group and what they do is unique. In a lot of ways, Bernice {Johnson Reagon} held them together by her sheer will and kept them going – but they were on a mission. They structured themselves to last – they have a touring schedule that basically has them touring only on the weekends. And they don’t tour all the time. They are careful when replacing new members. It all helps keep them together. Also, they’re singing songs with a message – not just pretty music. The group is united by their message. They’ve had 23 di
