Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Synopsis
Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DA SWEET BLOOD OF JESUS Trailer #2 (2015) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-11
Top Cast
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Stephen Tyrone Williams
Dr. Hess Green
Zaraah Abrahams
Ganja Hightower
Rami Malek
Seneschal Higginbottom
Elvis Nolasco
Lafayette Hightower
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Bishop Zee
Joie Lee
Nurse Colquitt
Felicia Pearson
Lucky Mays
Steven Hauck
Dr. Wood
Lauren Macklin
Nurse Royster
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Deacon Yancy
Jeni Perillo
Sahara Paysinger
Katherine Borowitz
Ms. Staples
Donna Dixon
Ms. Blair
Chiz Schultz
Dr. Redding
Rafael Osorio
Doorman Clemente
Cinqué Lee
Ellington Christopher
Lil Buck
Jookin' Dancer
Naté Bova
Tangier Chancellor
Release History & Theatrical Window
American Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Bruce Hornsby
- Original Title
- Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee, Bill Gunn
Bruce Hornsby
Daniel Patterson
Randy Wilkins
Spike Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Spike Lee
Screenplay
Spike Lee
Producer
Randy Wilkins
Editor
Kay Lee
Production Design
Ruth E. Carter
Costume Design
Bruce Hornsby
Original Music Composer
Daniel Patterson
Director of Photography
Bill Gunn
Writer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Da Sweet Blood of Jesus about?
Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status.
Who directed Da Sweet Blood of Jesus?
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in Da Sweet Blood of Jesus?
The principal cast of Da Sweet Blood of Jesus includes Stephen Tyrone Williams, Zaraah Abrahams, Rami Malek, Elvis Nolasco, Thomas Jefferson Byrd.
When was Da Sweet Blood of Jesus released and how long is it?
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Da Sweet Blood of Jesus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Da Sweet Blood of Jesus was composed by Bruce Hornsby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Da Sweet Blood of Jesus?
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).