Dawn People
“Jesus Christ Frees and Unites”
Synopsis
A lost psychedelic 16mm film reel blending unsettling animation, mime , and drugged-out voice over, created by IMAGO for the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries. Based on Gabriel Fackre’s 1974 preparatory text for the World Council of Churches’ Nairobi Assembly, the film offers a visual interpretation of “Jesus Christ Frees and Unites,” channeling themes of spiritual liberation and collective awakening through surreal, church-coded countercultural imagery.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/01/1975
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvatore Raciti
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Fackre, Salvatore Raciti
- Original Title
- Dawn People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 01/01/1975
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- The United Church for Homeland Ministries
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvatore Raciti
Gabriel Fackre, Salvatore Raciti
Edward T. Joyce
David Berenson
Lucy Floyd, Kathren Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Salvatore Raciti
Director
Salvatore Raciti
Writer
Edward T. Joyce
Director of Photography
Lucy Floyd
Producer
Kathren Lasky
Producer
David Berenson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dawn People.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dawn People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dawn People about?
A lost psychedelic 16mm film reel blending unsettling animation, mime , and drugged-out voice over, created by IMAGO for the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries. Based on Gabriel Fackre’s 1974 preparatory text for the World Council of Churches’ Nairobi Assembly, the film offers a visual interpretation of “Jesus Christ Frees and Unites,” channeling themes of spiritual liberation and collective awakening through surreal, church-coded countercultural imagery.
Who directed Dawn People?
Dawn People was directed by Salvatore Raciti.
Who stars in Dawn People?
The principal cast of Dawn People includes Not specified.
When was Dawn People released and how long is it?
Dawn People was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dawn People?
Dawn People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).