Marjoe: Originally produced as a motion picture in 1972. Marjoe: Special features: Filmmaker biographies; About Docurama; DVD catalog/trailers.
Contents:
Marjoe: Two black eyes -- Under the radar -- Into a frenzy -- Piece of the action -- Saving the youth -- This is a business -- Feel the beat -- Glory be to Jesus -- Taking a bath -- What I really think -- God bless you -- Credits.
Summary:
Marjoe: Filmed before televangelism became a phenomenon, this biography/expose details the rise, fall, and self-exposure of Marjoe Gortner, a one-time child evangelist and church tent preacher. Marjoe would rather have been a rock star-with a different upbringing might have been-but this is as close as he can get. That he manipulates the spiritual passions of his audience is subordinate to the satisfaction of performing and connecting emotionally. Even as he spouts meaningless religious rhetoric, and takes the money of those expecting miracles and salvation, is he not giving the people exactly what they want, performing the spontaneous and charismatic rites of Pentecostal Christianity in a manner that is skillful and respectful of the traditions and expectations of that faith?
Series:
The documentary awards collection
OCLC:
(OCoLC)277146147
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.