Poster for Brother Martin, Servant of Jesus

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A poster for the film Brother Martin Servant of Jesus depicting a crucifix in the top half and two scenes from the movie in the bottom half. Positioned on the right-hand side of the sheet, the cross is portrayed as brown wood with a white statue-like Christ figure. It is set against a yellow and black background. in the top left-hand corner is text that reads [(John) Jenkins & (O.K.) Bourgeois / present]. To the right and below the crucifix is text in large letters that reads [BROTHER / MARTIN / SERVANT OF / JESUS / featuring / SPENCER WILLIAMS / and a great supporting cast]. To the right is black text on a highlighted light background that reads [FULL LENGTH FEATURE / THE STORY OF A NEGRO / WHO LOVED GOD].

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