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The Gospel at Colonus

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An African-American musical version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. In 1985 PBS televised the original Brooklyn Academy of Music production, as presented by the American Music Theater Festival at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia, as part of the Great Performances series.

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What is The Gospel at Colonus (1985) about?

An African-American musical version of Sophocles's tragedy, Oedipus at Colonus. In 1985 PBS televised the original Brooklyn Academy of Music production, as presented by the American Music Theater Festival at the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia, as part of the Great Performances series.

Who stars in The Gospel at Colonus?

The Gospel at Colonus stars Clarence Fountain (Oedipus), Isabell O'Connor (Antigone), Carl Lumbly (Theseus), Jevetta Steele (Ismene), Morgan Freeman (Messenger). The film was directed by Kirk Browning.

How long is The Gospel at Colonus?

The Gospel at Colonus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

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