# Go Tell It on the Mountain (1984)

English · Released 1984-08-31

Go Tell It on the Mountain is a 1984 English film. CCH Pounder and Alfre Woodard appear in it.

Cast: CCH Pounder as Deborah, Alfre Woodard as Esther

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Go Tell It on the Mountain released?
Go Tell It on the Mountain was released on 31 August 1984.

### Who stars in Go Tell It on the Mountain?
CCH Pounder and Alfre Woodard star in Go Tell It on the Mountain.

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