Day: December 7, 2015

The travels of The Blood of Jesus

Still from The Blood of Jesus. G. William Jones Film & Video Collection, Hamon Arts Library.

One of the most significant of the Tyler Race Films is The Blood of Jesus, written by and starring Spencer Williams.  As with many of Williams’ films, this is a study of the continuing conflict between good and evil, holiness and godlessness, church and juke joint.  Williams filmed it with a largely amateur cast and…Continue Reading The travels of The Blood of Jesus