I disagree with the previous review by ccthemovieman-1
I have viewed this episode at least twice and think it was a good representation of the Man, Robert Johnson, as well as his music and the Delta region during that time period.
Naturally there was much superstition involved since someone started the rumor that Johnson had "sold his soul to the devil". ONLY superstitious people would have spread such a rumor, and the fact that it was largely accepted in the region is proof that there was a lot of superstition about the man himself, as well as about "The Devil", (who was actually created by Christianity.) I believe this sort of superstition is common to the African folktales that were brought to the Delta region by Slaves.
I did not feel the movie was "Anti-Religious" at all, I think it was an honest portrayal of how folks in that area and in that time period were divided. They generally believed that either you were considered "God-Fearing" and went to church, or you didn't go and were considered to be heathen. That, I feel, is a fact.
As far as religion goes, it's always been my experience that those who claim to be Christian are the first ones to be so eager to judge others and give negative comments. I myself am Caucasian, and I like the way Paul narrated those shows!
Since ccthemovieman-1 made such a point to name Paul Winfield. I wonder if he is prejudiced toward Gays and/or African-Americans, like many Self-Proclaimed "Christians", who are anything but "Christlike", so quick to condemn anyone who is "different" from THEM! That, too, is a FACT.
I do hope that the Biography Channel will consider updating the material and sticking more closely to Mr. Johnson's family's interpretations for a newer show on "Biography", so we could get a better sense of Robert Johnson's personality and experiences, though I personally do feel that this episode was presented well.
I have viewed this episode at least twice and think it was a good representation of the Man, Robert Johnson, as well as his music and the Delta region during that time period.
Naturally there was much superstition involved since someone started the rumor that Johnson had "sold his soul to the devil". ONLY superstitious people would have spread such a rumor, and the fact that it was largely accepted in the region is proof that there was a lot of superstition about the man himself, as well as about "The Devil", (who was actually created by Christianity.) I believe this sort of superstition is common to the African folktales that were brought to the Delta region by Slaves.
I did not feel the movie was "Anti-Religious" at all, I think it was an honest portrayal of how folks in that area and in that time period were divided. They generally believed that either you were considered "God-Fearing" and went to church, or you didn't go and were considered to be heathen. That, I feel, is a fact.
As far as religion goes, it's always been my experience that those who claim to be Christian are the first ones to be so eager to judge others and give negative comments. I myself am Caucasian, and I like the way Paul narrated those shows!
Since ccthemovieman-1 made such a point to name Paul Winfield. I wonder if he is prejudiced toward Gays and/or African-Americans, like many Self-Proclaimed "Christians", who are anything but "Christlike", so quick to condemn anyone who is "different" from THEM! That, too, is a FACT.
I do hope that the Biography Channel will consider updating the material and sticking more closely to Mr. Johnson's family's interpretations for a newer show on "Biography", so we could get a better sense of Robert Johnson's personality and experiences, though I personally do feel that this episode was presented well.
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