Go Tell It on the Mountain

Go Tell It on the Mountain

1984 · 96 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, TV Movie

Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.

Directed by Stan Lathan

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