Sister Aimee (2007)

At the peak of her immense popularity in the 1920s, evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was drawing larger crowds to her revivals than those of P.T. Barnum or Harry Houdini. This chapter of "American Experience" paints a vivid portrait of the controversial and charismatic religious figure. Credited with mainstreaming religion in American culture, Sister Aimee created one of the country's first Christian radio stations, among other accomplishments.

Director: Linda Garmon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brian Keane
Cinematography: John Baynard
Editing: Richard Bartlett
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

kidnapping, evangelical christianity, woman director, pentecostalism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sister Aimee about?
At the peak of her immense popularity in the 1920s, evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was drawing larger crowds to her revivals than those of P.T. Barnum or Harry Houdini. This chapter of "American Experience" paints a vivid portrait of the controversial and charismatic religious figure. Credited with mainstreaming religion in American culture, Sister Aimee created one of the country's first Christian radio stations, among other accomplishments.
Who directed Sister Aimee?
Sister Aimee was directed by Linda Garmon.
Who stars in Sister Aimee?
Sister Aimee stars Blair Brown.
How long is Sister Aimee?
Sister Aimee has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Sister Aimee?
Sister Aimee is a Documentary film.