Holy Ghost People (1967)

Holy Ghost People

1967

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

Peter Adair

Cast

Brenda Lanham as Gospel singer

Elza O. Preast as Reverend

Michael Lanham as Pastor

Peter Adair as Narrator

Crew

Peter Adair (Cinematography)

Peter Adair (Editor)

Blair Boyd (Producer)