Andra Day has shared a rendition of classic hymn “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow,” originally written by Ira Stanphill in 1950. The song appears in the opening and closing moments of Lee Daniels‘ latest film, The Deliverance, which stars Day.
The movie, out today on Netflix, is a horror film about family living in Indiana who discover strange, demonic occurrences that convince them their house is a portal to hell. Day plays a single mom named Ebony, while Glenn Close co-stars as her mom and Mo’Nique plays a social worker. The cast also includes Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Omar Epps, and Caleb McLaughlin.
The official synopsis notes, “Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children. Inspired by a true story, The Deliverance is directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels and stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Mo’Nique in a genre-defying take on darkness, possession, and finding a higher power.”
Day previously appeared Daniels’ 2021 biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, along with a Golden Globe win and a Grammy for the film’s soundtrack.
The actress and singer released her own album, Cassandra (Cherith), in May. The LP was written and produced by Day, who called it “a journey through my soul, from a state of being already full rather than from a place of lack.” She added, “It’s an intimate reflection of my personal experiences and growth, presented through the language of music.”
Earlier this year, Day took the field at Allegiant Stadium to perform Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of Super Bowl LVIII. Last year, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed at the pre-game ceremony by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, who made history as the first Black person to perform the song on the field before the Super Bowl.
