Go Tell It on the Mountain

Overview

Over a single, pivotal Saturday in 1930s Harlem, 14-year-old John Grimes wrestles with his religious calling and his fraught relationship with his abusive, hypocritical stepfather, Gabriel. Extended flashbacks explore the oppressive Southern past and personal histories of John's mother, his aunt, and Gabriel, ultimately illuminating the generational trauma and complex family secrets that shape his life.

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Paul Winfield

Gabriel Grimes

James Bond III

John

Olivia Cole

Elizabeth

Rodrick F. Wimberly

Roy

Rosalind Cash

Aunt Florence

Rose Weaver

Mother Washington

Desiree Coleman

Ella Mae

Giancarlo Esposito

Elisha

Linda Hopkins

Sister McCandless

Douglas Turner Ward

Rev. James