Synopsis
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Key facts
Original language
English
Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
Filming locations
California
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1973 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1973 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1972 generic
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
