Michael Merriman

He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley

Michael Merriman

Sander Vanocur, Elvis Presley

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.

Billy Graham: God's Ambassador

Michael Merriman

The modern world has never known a more revered or influential spiritual leader than Billy Graham. He's been called the World's Preacher because, for the past 60 years, he has preached the Gospel to more people in live audiences than anyone else in history—over 210 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. For the first time, the organization he founded, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has opened its storied archives to allow a film crew to document his extraordinary life. Gaither Film Productions is honored to present Billy Graham: God's Ambassador, the life story of this remarkable man and his ministry.