Holy Ghost People
Status:
Released
Production:
Thistle Films
Aired:
1967-01-01
Holy Ghost People
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.
Documentary
Characters
Peter Adair
Narrator
Elza O. Preast
Reverend
Michael Lanham
Pastor
Brenda Lanham
Gospel singer