Holy Ghost People (1967)
A study on a small Pentecostal congregation in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. Explores the individual experiences of Pentecostal Christians at the Scrabble Creek Holiness Church, in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. The documentary includes faith healing, snake handling, speaking in tongues, preaching, gospels and singing. Pentecostal Christians may also be described as "Charismatic." Pentecostals include Protestant Christians who believe that the "manifestations of the Holy Spirit" are alive, available, and experienced by modern day Christians.
Director: Peter Adair
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cast
- Peter Adair - Narrator
- Elza O. Preast - Reverend
- Michael Lanham - Pastor
- Brenda Lanham - Gospel singer
Screenplay
Editing: Peter Adair
Production: Thistle Films, Thistle Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
snake handling
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More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holy Ghost People about?
- A study on a small Pentecostal congregation in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. Explores the individual experiences of Pentecostal Christians at the Scrabble Creek Holiness Church, in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. The documentary includes faith healing, snake handling, speaking in tongues, preaching, gospels and singing. Pentecostal Christians may also be described as "Charismatic." Pentecostals include Protestant Christians who believe that the "manifestations of the Holy Spirit" are alive, available, and experienced by modern day Christians.
- Who directed Holy Ghost People?
- Holy Ghost People was directed by Peter Adair.
- Who stars in Holy Ghost People?
- Holy Ghost People stars Peter Adair, Elza O. Preast, Michael Lanham, Brenda Lanham.
- How long is Holy Ghost People?
- Holy Ghost People has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Holy Ghost People?
- Holy Ghost People is a Documentary film.
- Where was Holy Ghost People produced?
- Holy Ghost People was produced in United States of America.