Film
Sermon of the Serpent
2014 · 16m · Documentary
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Overview
In southern West Virginia, Pastor Mack Wolford leads one of the few remaining snake handling churches in the United States. His family is deeply tied to the faith. Mack was a child when he lost his father to a rattlesnake bite during a church service. This 15 minute documentary takes an atmospheric storytelling approach to illustrate the faith, beauty and sacrifice of Pastor Wolford's beliefs. The preacher is fully aware of the dangers of handling venomous snakes. He and his family are willing to stake their lives on their faith.
Cast
Mack Wolford
Self - Pastor
Robin Vanover
Self - Mack's Sister
Chris Wolford
Self - Mack's Brother
Vicie Hicks Haywood
Self - the Mother
Andrew Hamblin
Self - Pastor
Crew
- Mark BrownEditor · Writer · Director
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 19, 2014
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Genres
- Documentary
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