The blood of Jesus
(DVD or VCD)
Contributors
Published
Narberth, PA : Alpha Home Entertainment, ©2006.
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 144 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brookline - Audiovisual | DVD BLO | On Display 1 |
More Details
Published
Narberth, PA : Alpha Home Entertainment, ©2006.
Format
DVD or VCD
Edition
Full screen.
Language
English
UPC
089218517791
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
'The Blood of Jesus' was originally produced in 1941.
General Note
'Lying lips' was originally produced in 1939.
Creation/Production Credits
Blood of Jesus: Cinematography, Jack Whitman.
Creation/Production Credits
Lying lips: Photographed by Lester Lang ; edited by Leonard Weiss ; musical director, Jack Shilkret.
Participants/Performers
Blood of Jesus: Spencer Williams, Cathryn Caviness, Juanita Riley, Jas. B. Jones.
Participants/Performers
Lying lips: Edna Mae Harris, Carman Newsome, Earl Jones (billed on container as Robert Earl Jones).
Description
Blood of Jesus: Concerns the accidental shooting of a woman and of the faith in Jesus that brings her back. As she lies dying, her soul goes on a symbolic journey in which it rejects Hell for Zion, Satan for God, at the foot of the cross. When she awakens recovered, the choir of sisters and brothers from the church come in to sing and celebrate the miracle. Offers a glimpse into Southern Baptist life from an African-American perspective.
Description
Lying lips: An African-American woman is dismissed from her job as a singer and dancer after refusing to "entertain" VIP guests. She returns home to find her Aunt murdered and she is the top suspect. After she is convicted and sent to prison, the detectives on the case look into the involvement of her previous employers.
Target Audience
Rating: Neither film was rated.
System Details
DVD, region 0, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo.
Awards
'The Blood of Jesus' was named to the National Film Registry in 1991 by the Library of Congress.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Williams, S., Sack, A. N., Micheaux, O., Caviness, C., Riley, J., Hardeman, R., Goldthwaite, R., Jones, J. B., McClennan, F. H., DeBase, E., Fuller, A., Harris, E. M., Newsome, C., & Jones, R. E. (2006). The blood of Jesus (Full screen.). Alpha Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spencer Williams et al.. 2006. The Blood of Jesus. Alpha Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spencer Williams et al.. The Blood of Jesus Alpha Home Entertainment, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Williams, Spencer, et al. The Blood of Jesus Full screen., Alpha Home Entertainment, 2006.
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