God of the Oppressed
— Stories of Black Liberation —
An Independent Feature Documentary
God of the Oppressed — Stories of Black Liberation tells the story of Black American and Black South African Christians who view Christianity as a means for achieving justice and liberation.
“Mr. Dante James, an award winning filmmaker, has embarked on a journey to explore “Liberation Theology” and its connection to the minds and movements that have pushed us towards freedom. In this historical moment, with Civil Rights and Human Rights under attack, there is no more important exploration than to understand our theology of resistance and liberation, and how that theology is necessary and needs to be emulated in this moment of political jeopardy.”
DANTE J. JAMES
Producer, Director, Writer
The Story
God of the Oppressed – Stories of Black Liberation is a feature documentary that explores the history and contemporary significance of Black Liberation Theology. It highlights the scholarship and narratives of Dr. James Cone, Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon, South African Cleric Allan Aubrey Boesak, Rev. Pauli Murray, Rev. Traci Blackmon, and others, including lay Christians. Their stories are infused with spirituals, gospel, jazz, blues, poetry, art, and hip-hop as essential storytelling elements. The film explores the link between Black Liberation Theology and Black Womanist Theology, ultimately defining the liberating relationships between God and the resilient Black community.
Dr. James Cone
Rev. Pauli Murray
Bishop Henry McNeal Turner
South African Cleric Allan Aubrey Boesak