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Go Tell It on the Mountain

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Working as a day laborer to make ends meet, an angry black preacher (Paul Winfield) vents his wrath upon his family (Rosalind Cash, James Bond III).
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Michael J. Casey Boulder Weekly Feb 9, 2023
3/5
Director Stan Lathan is faithful to James Baldwin’s novel, and though the film bears the usual production signs of a made-for-TV movie, there is an undeniable quality in the writing and performances that is captivating. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher Aug 8, 2004
[A] potent film, redolent of love and loss... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mar 18, 2008 Old school movie that had a major effect on me. See more Nov 2, 2007 I think the movie did the book justice, that's just my personal opinion. See more Sep 20, 2007 I don't often say this, but it's time for a re-make. See more Read all reviews
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Stan Lathan

Director

Paul Winfield

Gabriel Grimes

Rosalind Cash

Aunt Florence

James Bond III

John

Roderick Wimberly

Roy

Olivia Cole

Elizabeth
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Synopsis Working as a day laborer to make ends meet, an angry black preacher (Paul Winfield) vents his wrath upon his family (Rosalind Cash, James Bond III).
Director
Stan Lathan
Producer
Calvin Skaggs
Screenwriter
Gus Edwards, Leslie Lee
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 15, 2015
Runtime
1h 37m
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