Sermon of the Serpent

Sermon of the Serpent

16 mins | Documentary | Oct. 19, 2014

In southern West Virginia, Pastor Mack Wolford leads one of the few remaining snake handling churches in the United States. His family is deeply tied to the faith. Mack was a child when he lost his father to a rattlesnake bite during a church service. This 15 minute documentary takes an atmospheric storytelling approach to illustrate the faith, beauty and sacrifice of Pastor Wolford's beliefs. The preacher is fully aware of the dangers of handling venomous snakes. He and his family are willing to stake their lives on their faith.

Sermon of the Serpent

16 mins | Documentary | Oct. 19, 2014

Sermon of the Serpent
In southern West Virginia, Pastor Mack Wolford leads one of the few remaining snake handling churches in the United States. His family is deeply tied to the faith. Mack was a child when he lost his father to a rattlesnake bite during a church service. This 15 minute documentary takes an atmospheric storytelling approach to illustrate the faith, beauty and sacrifice of Pastor Wolford's beliefs. The preacher is fully aware of the dangers of handling venomous snakes. He and his family are willing to stake their lives on their faith.
Producers
Original title Sermon of the Serpent
Directors Mark Brown
Writers Mark Brown

Cast

Mack Wolford

as Pastor

Robin Vanover

as Mack's sister

Chris Wolford

as Mack's brother

Vicie Hicks Haywood

as The mother

Andrew Hamblin

as Pastor