Andra Day performs a classic hymn called “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow,” originally written by Ira Stanfill in 1950. The song appears in the opening and closing moments of Lee Daniels' latest film, Salvationstarring Day.
The film, out today on Netflix, is a horror about an Indiana family who discover strange demonic occurrences that convince them their home is a gateway to hell. Day plays a single mother named Ebony, while Glenn Close co-stars as her mother and Mo’Nique plays a social worker. The cast also includes Onganui Ellis Taylor, Omar Epps and Caleb McLaughlin.
The official synopsis for the film states, “Ebony Jackson, a single mother struggling with her own personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange events inside the home arouse the suspicions of child protective services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself caught up in a battle for her life and the lives of her children. Inspired by a true story, Salvation Directed by Academy Award nominee Lee Daniels and starring Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanio Ellis Taylor, and Mo'Nique in this genre-defying film about darkness, possession, and finding a higher power.
Day previously appeared in Daniels' 2021 biopic United States vs. Billie HolidayFor this role, she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, in addition to winning a Golden Globe Award and a Grammy Award for the film's soundtrack.
The actress and singer released her own album, Cassandra (Cherith)In May, Day wrote and produced the album, describing it as “a journey through my soul, from a state of fullness rather than 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 to the field at Allegiant Stadium to perform the black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of Super Bowl LVIII. Last year, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was performed at a pregame ceremony by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, who made history as the first black person to perform the song on the field before a Super Bowl.
