Spike lees da sweet blood of jesus looks to bill gunns 1973 oddity ganja and hess in an attempt to say something. Williams made his directorial debut with this lowbudget drama, for which he was also the producer, screenwriter, and lead actor. Jesus came in the likeness of sinful flesh, in a mortal body. Martha and ras are a couple living somewhere in the rural american south. Martha ann cathryn caviness on the afternoon of her baptism, speaks to husband ras writerdirector spencer williams about his lack of interest in religion, concerned that he may have shot a neighbor s game on his hunting trip, a key moment in the race film the. Apr 30, 2017 le film the reluctant dragon 1941 vostfr admin 20170430t20.
The blood of jesus was a sweet smelling savour offering unto god ephesians 5. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Martha ann cathryn caviness on the afternoon of her baptism, speaks to husband ras writerdirector spencer williams about his lack of interest in religion, concerned that he may have shot a neighbor s game on his hunting trip, a key moment in the race film the blood of. In the rural south of the united states, a godly young woman is accidently wounded by her unchurched husband. A spike lee joint, da sweet blood of jesus is a new kind of love story, one that centers on an addiction to blood that once doomed a long forgotten ancient african tribe. In this context, the blood of jesus becomes more important than the sons love for the father in shedding it.
The blood of jesus 1941 lying lips 1939 the blood of jesus 1941 add image see all 5 photos. And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of canaan. Oscar micheaux, worked on several race films through the 1940s and 1950s, the most wellknown of which is his first film and masterpiece, the blood of jesus. The blood of jesus is a 1941 american race film written, directed, and starring spencer williams. God told moses to instruct the people to apply the blood of the lamb at the passover. The blood of jesus is a 1941 american race film written by, directed by, and starring spencer williams. Also, those who refuse to accept christ will never have any life in them. In a small rural village with an african american population, a church group is holding a riverside baptismal service, and. The phrase blood of christ is used several times in the new testament and is the expression of the sacrificial death and full atoning work of jesus on our behalf.
Blood of christ in christian theology may refer to a the physical blood actually shed by jesus christ primarily on the cross, and the salvation which christianity teaches was accomplished thereby. Sarah hart pearsonsnothing but the bloodo the blood of jesus. The blood of jesus was the second film directed by spencer williams, who was one of the few african american directors of the 1940s. The blood of jesus v 1941 film complet streaming vf vostfr. On the night before he went to the cross, jesus offered the cup of wine to his disciples and said, this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you luke 22. Spencer williams, following the example of his precursor oscar micheaux, worked on several race films through the 1940s and 1950s, the most wellknown of which is his first film and masterpiece, the blood of jesus. The blood of jesus 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Derek prince free mp3 audio by this i overcome the devil.
September 25, 1991 spencer williamss 1942 movie blood of jesus is among the third group of 25 films added to the library of congresss national film registry. Join us for a special screening and discussion of the blood of jesus as part of the bullocks texas focus film series filmed in texas in 1941 and added to the u. For the best experience please update your browser. She succumbs to the injuries, whereupon a good angel bids her to journey with him to the crossroads of life. The red blood of courage 1935 the owner of this website is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon properties including, but not limited to, endless. Jan 02, 2020 the blood of christ is the basis of the new covenant.
This was the first feature length foray by director spencer williams, who utilized an all black cast and a shoestring budget. Jesus christ died on the cross, shedding his blood, and was then resurrected as the only acceptable payment for our sins. With cathryn caviness, spencer williams, juanita riley, reather hardeman. The blood of jesus 1941 spencer williams film youtube.
The result is a look into the life and faith of african americans in the forties. Dec 14, 2012 an atheist accidentally shoots his baptist wife. The blood of jesus is a 1941 american film with an allblack cast, directed by spencer williams martha and ras are a couple living somewhere in the rural american south. The act of the atonement for our sin is in the shedding of the blood in jesus christs death. That conviction was clearly at work in mel gibsons graphic film the passion of the christ, which was especially popular among fundamentalists and evangelicals. The blood of jesus also brings life to us, just as the blood in the physical body carries the life. Before she can travel far, the devil lures her with the temptations of juke joints and the city. The blood of jesus tyler, texas black film collection.
Le film the reluctant dragon 1941 vostfr admin 20170430t20. Another very powerful weapon that god has given to us is the blood of jesus christ. Some quick facts about the blood of the lord jesus christ should be noted. The blood of jesus 1941 is a classic example of the race film genre of films by africanamerican directors and casts, geared exclusively for an. This film, written and directed by spencer william jr.
Blood of jesus and lying lips are examples of an interesting and important but not often well remembered part of american film history, films made by african american directors. National film registry, the blood of jesus is a morality play about an angel and a devil fighting for a womans soul set to a score of american gospel music. Apr 25, 2017 and they have defeated him because of the blood of the lamb and because of their testimony. How to plead the blood of jesus in prayer 3 ways to claim. Apr 26, 2017 le film dikkenek 2006 vostfr admin 20170426t01. References to the saviors blood include the reality that he literally bled on the cross, but more significantly that he bled and died for sinners. Watch the blood of jesus 1941 now on your favorite device. It was also released under the alternate title of the glory road. Mcclennan, in writerdirector spencer williams first feature, the blood of.
The blood of jesus remains one of the most highly regarded films of williams career, and it was placed in the library of congress national film registry in 1991. Blood of jesus and lying lips are examples of an interesting and important but not often well remembered part of american film history, films made by african american directors, writers and actors for african american audiences. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. The blood of jesus simple english wikipedia, the free.
Arthouse film tells the tale of the crucifixion entirely through the eyes of jesus himself, so the son of god is never actually shown on screen. A landmark in african american independent filmmaking, the blood of jesus is a moralistic fantasy adventure through the afterlife. The blood of jesus christ is the only atonement that god will accept for our sin romans 5. Blood of jesus, the 1941 movie clip why dont you try. Sep 15, 2005 the blood of jesus also brings life to us, just as the blood in the physical body carries the life. Home tyler, texas black film collection the blood of jesus reference url share. The devils know that it is a direct attack upon god and the blood of the lord jesus christ. Benny hinn sings oh, the blood of jesus by bringbackthecross.
Every scene could be condensed, but since they werent, the film does not effectively hold the viewers. It was also released under the alternate title of the glory. The film was so successful that spencer williams was offered a tenyear contract to produce eight. It is not just the blood shed, but also the blood applied. The blood of jesus 1941 letterboxd social film discovery. Those who do not know the lord jesus are dead and have no life in them. And they have defeated him because of the blood of the lamb and because of their testimony. That is why any old testament animal sacrifice that was a type, or a picture, of the lord jesus christ had to be male, firstborn, pure and undefiled, and not marred by any physical defect. Apr 06, 2019 the blood of jesus christ, gods son, continually cleanses me from all sin. The blood of jesus is a 1941 american film with an allblack cast, directed by spencer williams. Sarah hart pearsonsnothing but the bloodo the blood of jesus by jubilant jan.
The blood of jesus is an interesting film if the viewer wants to analyze its portrayal of religion, but it technically does not accomplish much. Blood of jesus and lying lips are examples of an interesting and important but not often well remembered part of american film history, films made by african american. As part of the black cinema of the era, it feels part of a subculture that is gone forever. Spencer williams, who had been an actor and screenwriter since 1929, was one of the most important africanamerican filmmakers of the 1940s, producing dramas with allblack casts that found a ready audience in allblack movie houses. Mcclennan, in writerdirector spencer williams first feature, the. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat genesis 9. If the blood of jesus was left on the ground at the cross, that means it did not get to the holy place and is not valid. The movie was screened in black theatres and black churches. Martha has a strong christian faith, and as the film opens, she is being baptized into the local black church. The film is less than an hour, but it is extremely drawn out and longer than it needs to be.
It was written, directed, and starring spencer williams. Let my blood be full of the right things and free from the wrong things. The blood of jesus christ is pure blood matthew 27. The owner of this website is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon properties including, but not limited to,,, or. The pouring of the wine in the cup symbolized the blood of christ which would be poured out for all who. Even the devils know that there is power in the blood. The blood of jesus in the bible king james version. The blood of jesus bullock texas state history museum. An atheist man shoots his religious wife, who then has an out of body experience that takes her to a point where she needs to choose between good and evil. The blood of jesus was the second film directed by spencer williams, who was one of the few african american directors active in the 1940s. Listen to blood of jesus from collingsworth familys the old rugged cross for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Le film the reluctant dragon 1941 vostfr film complet.
Lord jesus, because you paid the price with your blood and body for me to be healed right now, please make my body come into alignment with the perfect healing you paid for me to have. Scenes from a 1911 italian movie called linferno were used to show souls entering heaven. The blood of jesus was offered only once hebrews 9. The blood of jesus is the foundation of redemption. The blood of jesus is a classic example of the race film genre of films by africanamerican directors and casts, geared exclusively for an africanamerican audience.
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