Holy Ghost People (1967)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1967 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 53m

Overview

A study on a small Pentecostal congregation in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. Explores the individual experiences of Pentecostal Christians at the Scrabble Creek Holiness Church, in Scrabble Creek, West Virginia. The documentary includes faith healing, snake handling, speaking in tongues, preaching, gospels and singing. Pentecostal Christians may also be described as "Charismatic." Pentecostals include Protestant Christians who believe that the "manifestations of the Holy Spirit" are alive, available, and experienced by modern day Christians.

Peter Adair

Director, Writer

Cast

Peter Adair's headshot

Peter Adair

Narrator
Elza O. Preast's headshot

Elza O. Preast

Reverend
Michael Lanham's headshot

Michael Lanham

Pastor
Brenda Lanham's headshot

Brenda Lanham

Gospel singer

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