The Blood of Jesus

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You may use these questions to help direct your discussion.

• How accurate or astute is Williams’ depiction of black culture? Is that depiction still relevant today?

• What are the central themes of Williams’ film? What do you think he intended his “message” to be?

• The religious aspects of the film are obvious. But what are the social implications? What point is Williams trying to make about society in general and especially about city versus rural life?

• Williams was determined to reject old social and cinematic stereotypes of African Americans. Was he successful, or did he actually create new types or stereotypes?

- Barbara Tepa Lupack