Allen's Heirs: The African Methodist Episcopal Church


30m 1987

Brief Synopsis

A documentary which focuses on the African Methodist Episcopal Church, an international organization acknowledged as one of the Black Community's strongest institutions. The program explores the ways in which the organization conducts its self help and social action programs, visits schools and chu

Film Details

Also Known As
African Methodist Episcopal Church, The
Genre
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
1987
Production Company
CBS News

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

Synopsis

A documentary which focuses on the African Methodist Episcopal Church, an international organization acknowledged as one of the Black Community's strongest institutions. The program explores the ways in which the organization conducts its self help and social action programs, visits schools and churches around the United States, and talks with historians, clergy and church members. The "Allen" of the title refers to Richard Allen, the founding father of the church.

Film Details

Also Known As
African Methodist Episcopal Church, The
Genre
Documentary
Religion
Release Date
1987
Production Company
CBS News

Technical Specs

Duration
30m

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