The Blood of Jesus (1941)

The Blood of Jesus (1941)

“The Blood of Jesus” is a independent fantasy drama race film written, directed by and starring Spencer Williams, based on the poem “Weary Blues” by Langston Hughes.

Alternative title: “The Glory Road”

An atheist accidentally shoots his Baptist wife. She dies and goes to a crossroads, where the devil tries to lead her astray.

“Good News” (Traditional)
“Go Down Moses” (Traditional)
“Heav'n, Heav'n” (Traditional)
“On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand” (Music: M. Durham; Lyrics: Samuel Stennet)
“Amazing Grace” (Music: Traditional, arranged: William Walker; lyrics: John Newton)
“Run, Child, Run” (Traditional spiritual)
“Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord)” (Traditional)
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” (Writer: Wallis Willis)
“Old Time Religion” (Traditional spiritual)
“I've Heard of a City Called Heaven” (Spiritual)
“Weary Blues” (Music: Artie Matthews) – Gussie Smith.

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„The Blood of Jesus“ ist ein unabhängiger Fantasy-Drama-Film, geschrieben, inszeniert und mit Spencer Williams in der Hauptrolle, basierend auf dem Gedicht „Weary Blues“ von Langston Hughes.

Ein Atheist erschießt versehentlich seine baptistische Frau. Sie stirbt und gelangt an eine Wegkreuzung, wo der Teufel versucht, sie in die Irre zu führen.