SINGING THE SHAPES

Singing the Shapes is a feature documentary that offers an immersive look at Sacred Harp, a 19th-century musical tradition that has spread from its Southern roots into urban areas and even overseas. Through a series of poignant and sometimes humorous vignettes, the film follows individuals whose lives intersect within the Hollow Square, the iconic formation where the music is sung. Like the polyphonic nature of the music itself, the stories overlap, connecting themes of identity, belonging, and community, while resonating with universal emotions surrounding love, loss, faith and the search for meaning.

After years of editing and searching for rare archival footage, I’m nearing the completion of the film and excited to share it with audiences. The premiere will be no sooner than June of 2025.

Timothy Morton

director, Singing the Shapes

contact me at timothyjosephmorton [at] gmail [dot] com