"I was saved from sin when I was going on 13. But not really saved. It happened like this…" So begins this powerful dramatization of "Salvation," Langston Hughes’ eloquent autobiographical story that illustrates how his aunt’s well-meaning efforts to bring him into the spiritual fold resulted in a moral crisis. Calmly waiting for Jesus to appear to him in the hot, crowded church, young Langston’s anticipation changes to confusion and disillusion when pressured to choose between being true to himself or fulfilling the expectations of the preacher, his aunt, and the rest of the congregation. (31 minutes)