08 Oct 2019
Facing East
This story follows the history of the most over buried commercial cemetery in America. It comes full circle to present day and documents a non profit's efforts to take care of the abandoned and abused burial ground.
Over Jordan
Educational film about the funeral process. Narrated by pastor Dr. S.A. Owen of Memphis, Tennessee.
Top Billed Cast
S.A. Owen Himself
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