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.
The Gospel at Colonus is a 1985 musical film that reimagines Sophocles's ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus at Colonus through an African-American lens. Originally produced by the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the American Music Theater Festival, the film was broadcast on PBS as part of the Great Performances series. This innovative adaptation blends classical theater with gospel and contemporary music.
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When was The Gospel at Colonus released?
The Gospel at Colonus premiered on November 8, 1985, as a PBS television broadcast.
What is the film based on?
The film is an African-American musical adaptation of Sophocles's ancient Greek tragedy Oedipus at Colonus, featuring gospel and contemporary music instead of traditional theatrical staging.
Where can I watch The Gospel at Colonus?
The film was originally broadcast on PBS as part of the Great Performances series and may be available through PBS archives, streaming services, or home video collections.
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