Films with: Kramer, Karen

Jolo serpent-handlers.

A documentary focusing on a small snake-handling church in rural West Virginia. The show's varied scenes: the rattlesnake hunt through the mountains; the washing of the serpents; the annual outdoor homecoming; colorful exteriors of the countryside; a rare documentation of an all-night prayer vigil held for the victim of a rattlesnake bite; and many interviews taken with the people inside the relaxed and natural settings of their homes.

DVD 9367

Legacy of the spirits

Describes the religion of voodooism and gives an account of its history in Africa, the Caribbean, and the United States. Filmed in New York, the work contains interviews with participants and depictions of ceremonies.

DVD 5240