Movie Description

Holy Ghost People

(1967)

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.

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Original TitleHoly Ghost People

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1967-01-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 53m

Production CompaniesThistle Films,Thistle Films

Genres

  • Documentary