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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 02/09/2023
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 08/08/2004
[A] potent film, redolent of love and loss... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frances H 09/19/2019 A good version of the autobiographical novel by James Badwin and it really makes one understand why Baldwin turned away from religion and life in the United States, owing to what life in the US was like for African Americans in the 20s and still is today, and to the hypocritical figure of religion his step father was. Ruby Dee was not given much scope in her role, but Winfield was good. He and Ving Rhames did not look anything alike or play their characters anything alike, though. Why such poor casting? See more 03/18/2008 Old school movie that had a major effect on me. See more 11/02/2007 I think the movie did the book justice, that's just my personal opinion. See more 09/20/2007 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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