Sermon of the Serpent (2014)

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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.

Director: Mark Brown
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Josh Gumiela
Editing: Mark Brown
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

snake handling

More Films by Director: Mark Brown
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sermon of the Serpent about?
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.
Who directed Sermon of the Serpent?
Sermon of the Serpent was directed by Mark Brown.
Who stars in Sermon of the Serpent?
Sermon of the Serpent stars Mack Wolford, Robin Vanover, Chris Wolford, Vicie Hicks Haywood, Andrew Hamblin.
How long is Sermon of the Serpent?
Sermon of the Serpent has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Sermon of the Serpent?
Sermon of the Serpent is a Documentary film.
Where was Sermon of the Serpent produced?
Sermon of the Serpent was produced in United States of America.