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Review of House of the Lord


Helen Borten's account of an historic black church on an antebellum southern plantation and its struggle to stave off a cynical developer is
fascinating look at two interwined communities, black and white, plantation and slave decendents, coming together to preserve their shared heritage. Interview with white & blacks in the town are paired with historicak narrative to flesh out this tale of greed, redemption, tradition, and spirituality.

Direction and scenery are a bit muddled at times, due to the duel story of history , and present day, but overall the half hour habgs togethr.

Good for any Sunday afternoon