Hellfire

United States, 1983

Film
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This fictional drama is about a popular television evangelist, Reverend Woode, who believes that his interpretation of scripture holds the key to salvation. ‘Hellfire’ explores the controversies of contemporary religious doctrine and is a dynamic discussion tool for any group.

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Credits

director

John Coles

producer

Marcus Viscidi

production company

Mirage Enterprises

Duration

00:26:25:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

016671

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion

Drama

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christianity

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Evangelicalism

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Evangelicalism - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion

Music & Performing Arts → Drama in education

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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