An atheist accidentally shoots his Baptist wife. She dies and goes to a crossroads, where the devil tries to lead her astray.An atheist accidentally shoots his Baptist wife. She dies and goes to a crossroads, where the devil tries to lead her astray.An atheist accidentally shoots his Baptist wife. She dies and goes to a crossroads, where the devil tries to lead her astray.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
James B. Jones
- Satan
- (as Jas. B. Jones)
Eddie DeBase
- Rufus Brown
- (as Eddie De Base)
R.L. Robertson
- Rev. R.L. Robertson
- (as Rev. R.L. Robertson)
Black Ace
- Slide Guitarist
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Spencer Williams
- Langston Hughes(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 1991. It was the first "race film" to be so chosen.
- GoofsWhen Sister Elsie visits Sister Jenkins, a hand is seen pulling the door closed behind her.
- Quotes
Sister Jenkins: Brother Jackson, I know how you feel. But it taint no need of you goin' yourself like that. If its the Lawd's will for her to stay, she'll stay. And if it's the Lawd's will for her to go, she'll go.
- ConnectionsEdited from Dante's Inferno (1911)
- SoundtracksGood News
Traditional
Arranged by Henry Thacker Burleigh
Performed by R.L. Robertson and The Heavenly Choir during the opening credits
Reprised by them at the end
Featured review
A newly baptized young black woman in the rural American South is accidentally shot by her husband and undergoes a challenging journey to salvation.
BLOOD OF Jesus must be judged within its own very special context, and not by current commercial cinematic standards. In its own context, BLOOD OF Jesus is not only an important cultural document but a compelling and great film. Yes, its production values seem crude and its performances rudimentary, though wholly sincere; it must be remembered that the budget was of necessity very low and that the actors had little experience or access to theatrical training).
But the artistry of the director, Spencer Williams, shouldn't be underestimated: his sophisticated layering of symbols and imagery (from Protestant, Catholic, and Yoruba religious tradition) and his priceless snapshot of African-American life and culture at a crucial juncture is not just eye-opening but enjoyable. And the music is authentic and first-rate.
But the artistry of the director, Spencer Williams, shouldn't be underestimated: his sophisticated layering of symbols and imagery (from Protestant, Catholic, and Yoruba religious tradition) and his priceless snapshot of African-American life and culture at a crucial juncture is not just eye-opening but enjoyable. And the music is authentic and first-rate.
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- CJEamadeus
- Jan 28, 2007
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $5,000 (estimated)
- Runtime57 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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