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.
Comments for House of the Lord
This piece belongs to the series "A Sense of Place"
Produced by Helen Borten
Other pieces by Helen Borten
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Michael Johnson
Posted on November 16, 2006 at 09:31 PM | Permalink
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