there never be another movie like green pasture . seldom have there be such an outrageous premise and so original a conception of simple religiosity and such a deft accomplishment of a potentially disastrous idea . this be the old ( not the new ) testament a it might be imagine by impoverished black child in the mississippi delta before their world have electricity and running water and radio and or the opportunity of anything beyond the most elementary education . rex ingram exerts a quiet but stern and and by a wonderful paradox and very human authority a de lawd . the entire cast exudes the confidence of professional and both the acting and the direction keep the film from ever descend into a minstrel show debacle . it a movie all american and regardless of race and religion and or their position on darwin should be proud of . the tragedy once again be that so many talented actor be prevent by the racism of the time to achieve the professional success of white performer who and though no more talented and become familiar and durable star . well and there some poetic justice here and because the film itself be an endure monument to it player and and a reminder of one of racial segregation most insidious effect represent the denial to american culture and to world culture of the full contribution of outstanding artist simply because of the color of their skin . the warmth and humor of green pasture be indelible . the entire production and not least the choral number and remain world class . the film be a must see .