The Green Pastures
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Movie Reviews of The Green Pastures
Movie Review: Waited a long time for this film
Summary: 5 Stars
I stumbled upon this film on television in the middle of the night about 13 years ago and I been looking for it ever since. Amazon was selling used VHS copies and I didn't want that. I would periodicvally check to see if it was made onto DVD and it finally was. I think this film is important for many reasons, the most important being that it shows an all black cast portraying God and angels in 1934! albeit the idea of what heaven meant is somewhat simplistic and one might even say racist. I on the other hand feel that it has to be looked at in the context of the era. I love this film and I believe it is important for all Black people to see and enjoy it for what it is.Movie Review: DE LAWD!!!! I LOVE THIS ALL BLACK MOVIE!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS IS A WONDERFUL MOVIE,
IT LET'S US KNOW THAT THERE WERE BLACK PEOPLE IN BIBLE DAYS!
PEOPLE ACT LIKE WE JUST JUMPED OUT OF A BABOONS @SS
THAT IS STUPID!
WE ARE PEOPLE JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE!
A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE WERE BLACK, KINGS AND QUEENS AND WELL, I WONT GO INTO WHAT I BELIEVE BECAUSE THAT IS MY PERSONAL OPINION!
WHY NOT!!!.......
JESUS HIMSELF WAS BLACK IF YOU ASK ME!
PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT!
HAIR LIKE LAMBS WOOL, FEET OF BRASS!
WELL ANYWAY, THIS IS A FIVE STAR MOVIE!
SO GLAD IT'S ON DVD!!
*****
Movie Review: "You don't know where you're going , 'til you know where you've been!"
Summary: 5 Stars
I was familiar with many of the spirituals arranged by Hall Johnson (as children together my grandmother knew him in Athens, Georgia) and I've included some on each recitalI've performed. One of the earlys cores referenced The Green PAstures and I had to see it. It tells of the strength and courage of the African-American and in these days of marketing rule over the entertainment industry with rap, hip-hop, etc. and forsaking the true artistic for commercialism, THe Green PAstures reflects a time when black filmakers, musicians etc. had a true story to capture.
Thanks for keeping this treasure.
Movie Review: classic movie gets classy DVD treatment
Summary: 5 Stars
This has always been one of my favorite films, presented with a simplicity and sincerity not found in most Biblical movies, and this DVD edition treats it with the respect it deserves: Excellent picture and sound quality, as well as some priceless DVD extras: Vintage short subjects featuring Ethel Waters, Sammy Davis Jr (at age seven!) and the Nicholas Brothers. The original "Green Pastures" theatrical trailer (preview), hosted by Dick Powell, is also to be found on the DVD, and is in astoundingly good shape for seventy-year-old promo footage.
Grab this one!
Movie Review: Delightful!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had this movie years ago on VHS and literally wore it out! It is delightful on many levels. This movie is a must-see regardless of age, gender, race, etc. It is one of the very first all-black movies ever produced.Although it is in black and white, it delivers the biblical creation story in a highly colorful and original way. You will SMILE BIG when you watch this film. A good, decent, heartwarming and humorous movie like nothing you have ever seen. Way ahead of it's time! Invite some friends over, pop some popcorn and be ready for a great time!!!