How Atlanta’s first international superstars—its clergy—shaped the city’s impact on the world, and how the church became an incubator for entertainers (and vice versa).

HOSTED BY: Big Rube

STARRING: Jamal Bryant, Zaytoven, 1KPhew

SPECIAL THANKS TO: Eric Long

NARRATED BY: Maurice Garland

SUBJECTS: Religion, Atlanta history, Music

How Atlanta&rsquo;s first international superstars&mdash;its clergy&mdash;shaped the city&rsquo;s impact on the world, and how the church became an incubator for entertainers (and vice versa).
HOSTED BY: Big Rube
STARRING: Jamal Bryant, Zaytoven, 1KPhew
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Eric Long
NARRATED BY: Maurice Garland
SUBJECTS: Religion, Atlanta history, Music

From the underground clubs that birthed music that took over the world, to the hustlers who made the city a mecca for filmmaking, and the churches whose pastors influence politics, “Atlanta Is…” tells the stories behind the rise of one of the most important cities on the planet. Featuring interviews with Ludacris, Will Packer, Sen. Raphael Warnock, pastor Jamal Bryant, and many more, this 8-part narrative series is the first of its kind oral history of Atlanta.

From the underground clubs that birthed music that took over the world, to the hustlers who made the city a mecca for filmmaking, and the churches whose pastors influence politics, &ldquo;Atlanta Is&hellip;&rdquo; tells the stories behind the rise of one of the most important cities on the planet. Featuring interviews with Ludacris, Will Packer, Sen. Raphael Warnock, pastor Jamal Bryant, and many more, this 8-part narrative series is the first of its kind oral history of Atlanta.

Atlanta Is...

 …Where Preachers Are the Original Influencers

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