African American Culture Films (Midwest)

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Amen! Music of the Black Church

Amen! Music of the Black Church

Amen! Music of the Black Church

"Amen!" explores the rich traditions, historical significance, and meaning of Black church music in a concert film, recorded before a live audience at the Second Baptist Church in…

In the Rapture

A religious drama staged by members of the Second Baptist Church in Bloomington, Indiana. Made by the late folklorist William Wiggins. The original negative for this 16mm film is…

Steppin‘

Introduces viewers to the step show, an exciting dance style popular today among black fraternities and sororities. In addition to many rousing, crowd-pleasing performances, the…

Rapture Family

In this film William Wiggins discusses the religious drama In the Rapture with its creator Margerine Hatcher and some of the cast that were to perform it the next day for the…

Stepping

This film explores the tradition of African American stepping, primarily among college men and women. Dance forms, chants, songs and social functions of this tradition serve as…

Elijah Pierce: Sermons in Wood

Elijah Pierce: Sermons in Wood

Elijah Pierce: Sermons in Wood

An interview with Elijah Pierce in his barbershop on Long Street in Columbus. He talks about his work and his life and shows how his carvings express his experiences and beliefs.

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