The Blood of Jesus

  • USA The Glory Road
USA, 1941, 57 min

Directed by:

Spencer Williams

Based on:

Langston Hughes (poem)

Screenplay:

Spencer Williams

Cinematography:

Jack Whitman
(more professions)

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This film takes a look at Southern Baptist life from an African-American perspective. The story concerns the accidental shooting of William's wife Martha, 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 and Satan for God. (official distributor synopsis)