The Jolo Serpent Handlers

Name: The Jolo Serpent Handlers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1977
Duration: 41 min

1977 · 41 min

Documentary

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An in-depth portrait of a snake cult in Jolo, W. Va. Depicts a snake hunt in the mountains, two serpent-handling services, and a prayer vigil for a victim of a snake bite. Includes discussions with church members who explain their reasons for handling serpents and the persecutions they have suffered.

Crew

Director Karen Kramer

Cast

D
Dewey Chafin
Himself
B
Bob Elkins
Himself
B
Barbara Elkins
Herself
H
Hope Endicott
Herself

Crew

Director — Karen Kramer

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