Go Tell It on the Mountain (1985)
96 min
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.
- Release date
- August 31, 1984
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Paul Winfield as Gabriel Grimes
- James Bond III as John
- Olivia Cole as Elizabeth
- Rodrick F. Wimberly as Roy
- Rosalind Cash as Aunt Florence
- Rose Weaver as Mother Washington
- Desiree Coleman as Ella Mae
- Giancarlo Esposito as Elisha
- Linda Hopkins as Sister McCandless
- Douglas Turner Ward as Rev. James
Crew
- Stan Lathan · Director
- James Baldwin · Writer
- Gus Edwards · Writer
- Leslie Lee · Writer
- Calvin Skaggs · Producer
- Jay Freund · Editor
- Reuben Cannon · Casting director
- Judy Courtney · Casting director
- Donna L. Newton · Casting director