He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
“The powerful and moving story of Elvis Presley and his love of gospel music as told in song and through personal remembrances.”
Synopsis
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Learn the controversy surrounding this performance of "Peace In The Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, "How Great Thou Art." You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 2000
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Merriman
- Original Title
- He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Merriman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Merriman
Director
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What is He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley about?
Long before Elvis was heralded as the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was a faithful fan of gospel music. Although it was instrumental in shaping his spiritual life as well as his career, no documentary has truly chronicled this facet of his life…until now. He Touched Me: The Gospel Music Of Elvis Presley features more than 30 of Elvis’ gospel recordings and never-before-seen footage. This 3-hour collection, filled with personal stories by those who knew him well, goes behind the scene of Elvis’ career. Discover how Elvis was dramatically influenced by two of southern gospel music’s premiere quartets, the Statesmen and the Blackwood Brothers. Learn the controversy surrounding this performance of "Peace In The Valley" on the Ed Sullivan Show and hear the surprising story behind the recording of his signature hymn, "How Great Thou Art." You’ll see Elvis in a new light as you witness how deeply he was touched by gospel music.
Who directed He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley?
He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley was directed by Michael Merriman.
Who stars in He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley?
The principal cast of He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley includes Sander Vanocur, Elvis Presley.
When was He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley released and how long is it?
He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.