Sermons and Sacred Pictures
Synopsis
"An experimental documentary on Reverend L.O. Taylor, a black Baptist minister from Memphis, Tennessee who was also an inspired filmmaker with an overwhelming interest in preserving the social and cultural fabric of his own community in the 1930′s and 40s. I combine his films and music recordings with my own images of Memphis neighborhoods and religious gatherings" -Sachs
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynne Sachs
- Original Title
- Sermons and Sacred Pictures
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynne Sachs
Department Leadership Roster
Lynne Sachs
Director
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What is Sermons and Sacred Pictures about?
"An experimental documentary on Reverend L.O. Taylor, a black Baptist minister from Memphis, Tennessee who was also an inspired filmmaker with an overwhelming interest in preserving the social and cultural fabric of his own community in the 1930′s and 40s. I combine his films and music recordings with my own images of Memphis neighborhoods and religious gatherings" -Sachs
Who directed Sermons and Sacred Pictures?
Sermons and Sacred Pictures was directed by Lynne Sachs.
Who stars in Sermons and Sacred Pictures?
The principal cast of Sermons and Sacred Pictures includes Not specified.
When was Sermons and Sacred Pictures released and how long is it?
Sermons and Sacred Pictures was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 29m.