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Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
UNITED STATES · 2015

Da Sweet Blood of Jesus

Spike Lee
vampire mythology African mysticism forbidden romance addiction and desire class and status
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Synopsis

Dr. Hess Green becomes cursed by a mysterious ancient African artifact and is overwhelmed with a newfound thirst for blood. Soon after his transformation he enters into a dangerous romance with Ganja Hightower that questions the very nature of love, addiction, sex, and status.

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