Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2014)
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- Not Rated
- 2h 3min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Jan 2015 (USA)
- Movie
An anthropologist awakes with a thirst for blood after an assistant stabs him with a cursed dagger.
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| Stephen Tyrone Williams | ... |
Dr. Hess Greene
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| Zaraah Abrahams | ... |
Ganja Hightower
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| Rami Malek | ... |
Seneschal Higginbottom
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| Elvis Nolasco | ... |
Lafayette Hightower
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| Thomas Jefferson Byrd | ... |
Bishop Zee
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| Joie Lee | ... |
Nurse Colquitt
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| Felicia Pearson | ... |
Lucky Mays
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| Jeni Perillo | ... |
Sahara Paysinger
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| Katherine Borowitz | ... |
Ms. Staples
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| Donna Dixon | ... |
Ms. Blair
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Chiz Schultz | ... |
Dr. Redding
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Lauren Macklin | ... |
Nurse Royster
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| Steven Hauck | ... |
Dr. Wood
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| Stephen McKinley Henderson | ... |
Deacon Yancy
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Rafael Osorio | ... |
Doorman Clemente
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| Cinqué Lee | ... |
Ellington Christopher
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| Lil Buck | ... |
Jookin' Dancer
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Naté Bova | ... |
Tangier Chancellor
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Al Palagonia | ... |
Jet Concierge / Dom Pagnotti
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| Quincy Tyler Bernstine | ... |
Usherette / Sister Hazel
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Kayinde J. Harris | ... |
Usherette / Sister Gwen
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| Siedah Garrett | ... |
Private Jet Stewardess
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Jaylah Smith | ... |
Baby Najah
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Jade Smith | ... |
Baby Najah
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Bobbi Jo Kitchen | ... |
Waitress
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Evgeny Freidman | ... |
New York Yankee Fan
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Richard P. Anthony | ... |
New York Yankee Fan
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Don Gregory Jr. | ... |
Boston Red Sox Fan
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Doug Abdelnour | ... |
Boston Red Sox Fan
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| Raphael Saadiq | ... |
Vocals / Guitar (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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Valerie Simpson | ... |
Vocals / Upright Piano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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Raymond Luke Jr. | ... |
Vocals (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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| Jon Batiste | ... |
Vocals / Hammond B-3 Organ (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
(as TK Hazelton)
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Ilias Ferran | ... |
Bass (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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Carl Lemar Carter | ... |
Drums (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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| Jack Ashford | ... |
Tambourine (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Band)
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Miche Braden | ... |
Choir Director (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Chynaah Maryoung | ... |
Soprano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Cheryl Barclay | ... |
Soprano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Chelsea Waller | ... |
Soprano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Leah Al-Nisa Wilson | ... |
2nd Soprano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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| Briana Swann Christie | ... |
2nd Soprano (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
(as Briana Swann)
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Chrystal Atmosphere | ... |
Alto (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Leslie Peterson | ... |
Alto (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Lynne M. Womble | ... |
Alto (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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| De'Adre Aziza | ... |
Alto (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Lady Peachena | ... |
Alto (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Omegia Randleman | ... |
Tenor (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Peggie Miller | ... |
Tenor (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Cheryl A. Bragg | ... |
Tenor (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Kevin Franklin | ... |
Tenor (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Brian Jones | ... |
Baritone (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Kevin E. Taylor | ... |
Baritone (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Edwin Robinson | ... |
Baritone (Lil' Peace of Heaven Baptist Church of Red Hook, Brooklyn Choir)
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Jon Marin | ... |
Church Patron (uncredited)
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Gavin Octavien | ... |
NY Yankees fan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Spike Lee | ||
Written by
| Spike Lee | ... | (screenplay) |
| Bill Gunn | ... | (original screenplay) |
| Vinnie LaRocksta | ... | () |
Produced by
| Mark Cuban | ... | associate producer |
| Larry Fleming | ... | associate producer |
| Monica Floyd | ... | executive producer |
| Andre Gaines | ... | associate producer |
| Marc Goyens | ... | associate producer |
| Spike Lee | ... | producer |
| George Nicholas Makrinos | ... | associate producer |
| Michel Merkt | ... | associate producer |
| Kerry Mondragón | ... | associate producer (as Kerry Mondragon) |
| Tariq Nasheed | ... | associate producer |
| James Nederlander Jr. | ... | associate producer (as James Nederlander) |
| Joakim Noah | ... | associate producer |
| Soledad O'Brien | ... | associate producer |
| Numa Perrier | ... | co-producer |
| Chiz Schultz | ... | producer |
| Steven Soderbergh | ... | associate producer |
| Jason Sokoloff | ... | co-producer |
| Marshon Thomas | ... | associate producer |
| Terry Wilkerson | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Bruce Hornsby | ||
Cinematography by
| Daniel Patterson | ||
Editing by
| Randy Wilkins | ||
Editorial Department
| Chris Kenny | ... | colorist |
| Aaron C. Peer | ... | dailies manager |
Casting By
| Kim Coleman | ||
Production Design by
| Kay Lee | ||
Art Direction by
| Tiisetso Dladla | ||
Set Decoration by
| Philippa Culpepper | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth E. Carter | ||
Makeup Department
| LaWanda M. Pierre | ... | hair department head |
| Greg Pikulski | ... | special makeup effects assistant |
| Joanna Rodriguez | ... | makeup department head (as Joanna 'JoJo' Rodriguez) / makeup department head |
| Josh Turi | ... | prosthetic makeup department head |
Production Management
| Claire Haley | ... | production supervisor (as Claire Skowronek) |
Art Department
| Nick Dyball | ... | scenic artist |
| Callen Golden | ... | set dresser |
| Floyd Hughes | ... | storyboard artist |
| Andrew Keck | ... | set dresser |
| Nora Mendis | ... | set dresser |
| Lance Mitchell | ... | lead set dresser |
| Timothy Cobb Passarella | ... | construction coordinator |
| Kirsten Thorson | ... | property master |
| Roland Trafton | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| David Francisco Almazan | ... | a2 (as David Francisco Almazán) |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
| John D'Aquino | ... | pro tools playback |
| Chris Fielder | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ruth Hernandez | ... | adr editor |
| Paul Hsu | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kyle D. Krajewski | ... | adr recordist |
| Michael Miller | ... | adr mixer |
| Juan Carlos Rodriguez | ... | boom operator (as Carlos Cordero) |
| Philip Stockton | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Allan Zaleski | ... | sound effects editor |
| Nikolas Zasimczuk | ... | sound mixer: new york |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Henry Adebonojo | ... | camera operator |
| Justyn T. Davis | ... | gaffer |
| Michelle Clementine Garcia | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Chris Anthony Hamilton | ... | first assistant camera |
| Justin Hartough | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Maria Juranic | ... | assistant camera |
| Cinqué Lee | ... | videographer |
| Sammy Leonard | ... | first assistant camera: "c" camera |
| Daniel Lozano | ... | camera pa |
| Nayantara Parikh | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Pierce Robinson | ... | camera pa |
| Jon J. Simmons | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Barbara McNamara | ... | extras casting director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Derica Cole Washington | ... | costume assistant |
| Larry V. Steele | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Chloe Ji Yoon | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Joe Barton | ... | assistant location manager |
| Steve Franchek | ... | location assistant |
| Tim Stacker | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ted Blaisdell | ... | music engineer |
| Howard Drossin | ... | orchestrations |
| Marlies Dwyer | ... | music clearance |
| Ricky Gordon | ... | music contractor / musician |
| Vinnie LaRocksta | ... | composer: additional music |
| Marvin R. Morris | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Heather Quick | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Joel Arnold | ... | production assistant |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer |
| Christopher T. Brown | ... | Set Intern |
| Lanchel Brutus | ... | office intern |
| Michael Czerniawski | ... | production assistant |
| Danielle Davis | ... | craft service: New York |
| Terry Davis | ... | intern |
| Ryan Graham | ... | shadow to Mr. Lee |
| Kyle Garrett Greenberg | ... | Distribution |
| Yves Hofer | ... | key production assistant |
| Jason Lampkin | ... | administrative supervisor |
| Jon Marin | ... | production assistant |
| Steph Mark | ... | production assistant |
| Kerry Mondragón | ... | assistant to mr. lee (as Kerry Mondragon) / assistant to spike lee (as Kerry Mondragon) |
| Jamie Monsanto | ... | production runner assistant |
| Frances Moore | ... | craft service: New York |
| Claudine Mulard | ... | translator: French subtitles |
| Aaron C. Peer | ... | dit |
| Ash Peters | ... | production assistant |
| Laila Petrone | ... | office production assistant |
| Eden Marie Picazo | ... | archivist |
| Jimmie Pinckney | ... | assistant to actors |
| Otto Porrazzo | ... | insurance broker |
| Rachel Thompson | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| William Augustoni | ... | very special thanks |
| Jack Christian | ... | special thanks |
| Alicia Crowe | ... | thanks |
| Zadi Diaz | ... | thanks |
| Miguel Duran | ... | thanks |
| Gordon Durich | ... | thanks |
| Mike Guzman | ... | thanks |
| Ryan Koo | ... | thanks |
| Mynette Louie | ... | thanks |
| Andrew Milmoe | ... | thanks |
| Marco Pancrazi | ... | thanks |
| Mike Rauch | ... | thanks |
| Michele Simmons | ... | thanks |
| Edward Taussig | ... | thanks |
| Theron Trowbridge | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Gravitas Ventures (2015) (United States) (theatrical)
- Gravitas Ventures (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2015) (Australia) (DVD)
- Vimeo On Demand (2015) (United States) (video) (video on demand)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Big Film Design (titles)
- Big Film Design (visual effects: title design)
- IndieClear (rights clearance)
- IndieClear (script clearance)
- Mistral Artist Management (post-production facilities) (French Subtitling)
- Sync OnSet (Continuity software)
- Technological Cinevideo Services (TCS) (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. He however is not a vampire. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status. Written by Production |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,420,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Filming was completed in 16 days. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Explain Your World View (2017). See more » |