The Jolo Serpent Handlers

1977
40m

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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 discussio... Read allAn 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 persecution... Read allAn 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.

Director
- Karen Kramer
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Director
- Karen Kramer
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Rev. Joe Robert (Bob) Elkins (1926-2007) in Pike County KY, the son of the late Rail and Lydia Elkins. He was a retired coal miner, but more importantly he was a faithful Christian and Pastor of the Church of the Lord Jesus in Jolo, WV.