ST. JOHN — “Body and Soul,” a 1925 movie by Oscar Micheaux, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Homecoming Hall & Museum, 304 N. Main in St. John. The movie is open to the public, admission is free. There will be discussion following the movie.

Patrons of the museum may also tune in on Zoom. Message St. John Homecoming Hall & Museum on Facebook, or email beccytanner504@gmail.com or sehathaway2013@gmail.com for the link when it becomes available.

Here is the movie synopsis:

“An escaped prisoner seeks refuge in the predominantly African-American town of Tatesville, Georgia, by passing himself off as the Rt. Rev. Isaiah T. Jenkins. He is joined in town by a fellow criminal, and the pair scheme to swindle the phony reverend’s congregation of their offerings.”

Oscar Micheaux (1884-1951) was an author, film director and independent producer of more than 44 films. He is regarded as the first Black filmmaker. The film “Oscar Micheaux — The Superhero of Black Cinema,” directed by Francesco Zippel, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2021.

Micheaux is buried in the town of his youth at the Great Bend Cemetery and had pioneer relatives (Robinson & Micheaux) who are buried in Stafford County.