Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
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Marjoe
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Movie · Documentary · PG
1972 · 1h 28m · ★ 70% (4.4K)
You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money
Director: Sarah Kernochan, Howard Smith
Starring: Marjoe Gortner, Vernon Gortner, Agnes Benjamin
Overview
Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism". Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Director
Sarah Kernochan, Howard Smith
Production
Mauser Productions, Cinema X
Cast
Marjoe Gortner, Vernon Gortner, Agnes Benjamin, Sarah Kernochan