Tarfumes.com - African American Black Movies - The Blood of Jesus (1941) [DVD] A Religious Redemption Film Directed By & Starring Spencer Williams Featuring James Jones

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Binding: DVD Brand: Quality Information Publishers, Inc. EAN: 0878944007801 Feature: Year: 1941 Label: Quality Information Publishers, Inc. Manufacturer: Quality Information Publishers, Inc. Model: 1006 Number Of Items: 1 Publication Date: 2007 Publisher: Quality Information Publishers, Inc. Region Code: 0 Running Time: 56 Studio: Quality Information Publishers, Inc. Theatrical Release Date: 1941
Features Year: 1941 Run time: 56:44 Director: Spencer Williams Starring: Spencer Williams, James B. Jones, Juanita Riley
Editorial Reviews: A landmark in African American independent filmmaking, The Blood of Jesus is a moralistic fantasy adventure through the afterlife. This was the first feature length foray by director Spencer Williams, who utilized an all black cast and a shoestring budget. The result is a look into the life and faith of African Americans in the forties. A pious woman is accidentally shot by her husband, and proceeds to a place in between Heaven and Hell. There she is tempted by the devil to lead a sinful life. She goes from a nightclub to a roadhouse, witness easy money and debauchery. Through these energized scenes, Williams' abilities as a director shine through the meager means available to make the film. A struggle for righteousness and goodness, The Blood of Jesus is a historically crucial look at African American culture and art during the great depression.