Marjoe (1972)

  • PG
  • 07/24/1972 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 28m

You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money

Overview

Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.

Howard Smith

Director

Sarah Kernochan

Director

Cast

Marjoe Gortner's headshot

Marjoe Gortner

Himself
Sarah Kernochan's headshot

Sarah Kernochan

Herself

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