Go Tell It on the Mountain (1984)
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.
Go Tell It on the MountainDrama, TV Movie
Cast
- Paul Winfield — Gabriel Grimes
- James Bond III — John
- Olivia Cole — Elizabeth
- Rodrick F. Wimberly — Roy
- Rosalind Cash — Aunt Florence
- Rose Weaver — Mother Washington
- Desiree Coleman — Ella Mae
- Giancarlo Esposito — Elisha
- Linda Hopkins — Sister McCandless
- Douglas Turner Ward — Rev. James
- Ruby Dee — Mrs. Grimes
- Ving Rhames — Young Gabriel
Where to watch Go Tell It on the Mountain
The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV
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