Marjoe

Marjoe
  • Release date: 11 Apr 1973
  • Release year: 1972
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Country: United States
  • Keywords: evangelist, revival meeting, christian fanatic, character name as title, rediscovered film, son, evangelism, business, money, tent
Plot:
In this revealing documentary, Southern evangelist Marjoe Gortner allows the filmmakers to record him swindling people out of money. Raised to be a child preacher on the revival-tent circuit, Gortner made a small fortune for his parents. Later, he began preaching on his own in a lively, rock star-influenced style, but, since he lacked actual religious faith, money became his sole motivator. As he stages his final revival tour, Marjoe provides a rare glimpse inside the business of evangelism.
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