This trilogy of poems, based in the book in which James Weldon Johnson set down the inspirational sermons of old-time black preachers, includes Will Vinton's The Creation. Nominated for an Academy Award as Best animated short film, The Creationis narrated by James Earl Jones, who lends his rich, distinctive voice to this vibrant, colorful depiction of how God created the earth and mankind in Genesis. Dorian Harewood (Full Metal Jacket) narrates The Prodigal Son, a Biblical parable of sin and forgiveness, and Go Down Death in which God calls home a long-suffering woman. Running time is approximately 27 minutes.
