Go Tell It On the Mountain (1984)

Based on James Baldwin’s semi-autobiographical novel, this recounts the experiences and history of a Black family who moves from the South to Harlem, particularly of a teenaged boy and his relationship with his domineering, self-righteous, and heavily religious stepfather. Being made of television, it is a bit low budget and stagey at times, but it does boast an incredible cast with Paul Winfield, Rosalind Cash, and Giancarlo Esposito all in major roles. I’m sure I missed some context since I’m very unfamiliar with the Black Pentecostal church, but it does offer some interesting explorations on religion and threads that connect and reverberate through family history.