However, the version that exists is still a very important and groundbreaking film, and one of the best films that Micheaux ever made. Micheaux was forced to re-edit the film when the New York film censorship board refused to approve it for theatrical showings, claiming that the film would “tend to incite to crime” and was “immoral” and “sacrilegious”. In the original version, Robeson’s con man preacher has a twin brother who is in love with one of his brother’s victims. In the film, Robeson plays an escaped prisoner who passes himself off as a preacher to swindle the population, until a woman, who he previously sexually assaulted, reveals him for the fraud that he is, in front of the entire congregation.Īctually, that’s one version of the film. Starring a young Paul Robeson in his very first film role, “Body & Soul” is an odd mix, a soap opera, while also being a scathing indictment of the hypocrisy of the black church. It is the film that firmly established what could be called the “Micheaux style,” and a seminal film in the history and advancement of black cinema. They have players who will be able to hang on the NBA floor as well, with De Leon and Johnson needing to lead the way, but shutting down Gobert will be an issue and the Jazz should be able to kick away a few times during this match and build something of a decent win.īe sure to join The Roar for live coverage of this match in Salt Lake City from 11am (AEST) and don’t forget to add a comment in the section below as the action unfolds.Pioneering filmmaker Oscar Micheaux’s 1925 film “Body and Soul” was one the first 12 films that he made, from his start as a director in 1919, though it’s only one of three from that period for which a print still exists. The 36ers will be one of the stronger NBL sides this season, there is no doubting that. If Gobert dominates in the paint, it normally makes life easier on the perimeter, and that’ll create space for sharp shooters like Joe Ingles, Dane Exum and Ricky Rubio, while Donovan Mitchell will be able to weave his magic.Īfter belting the Perth Wildcats by 58 points last week, we know for a fact Utah are ruthless and will run up another score here if given the chance.Īdelaide, as mentioned, need to compete in the paint and then hope De Leon and fellow guard and Australian Boomer Nathan Sobey have huge outings on the perimeter. While Johnson and Majok Deng are both capable big men, stepping up to the level of Gobert will be another challenge in itself. The big centre can flip a game in a matter of minutes if he picks a mismatch in the paint, and there will be times he has one during this game. Ramone Moore, Nathan Sobey and Daniel Johnson will form the nucleus back for another season, and Johnson has a huge role to play in this game. The 36ers come into the NBL season as one of the favourites, and after adding Adris De Leon to their roster during the off-season, they will certainly have the talent on the edge of the perimeter they haven’t had since losing Jerome Randle. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 11am (AEST). The Utah Jazz have already handed out one drubbing to an NBL team and will look to make it two against an unpredictable Adelaide 36ers outfit.
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