“The Blood of Jesus” is a 1941 film directed by Spencer Williams. Set in the rural South, the movie follows the spiritual journey of a young woman named Martha, who is critically wounded by a stray bullet and experiences a surreal odyssey between life and death. As Martha hovers between this world and the afterlife, she confronts her sins and seeks redemption through the power of faith and the blood of Jesus Christ. Through its poignant narrative and vivid portrayal of African American religious culture, the film explores themes of salvation, forgiveness, and the transformative power of divine grace. “The Blood of Jesus” stands as a landmark in American cinema, both for its pioneering representation of African American religious life and its enduring message of hope and redemption.