He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley (2000)
The powerful and moving story of Elvis Presley and his love of gospel music as told in song and through personal remembrances.
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.
Cast
- Sander Vanocur - Self
- Elvis Presley - Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley stars Sander Vanocur, Elvis Presley.
- How long is He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley?
- He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
- What genre is He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley?
- He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley is a Documentary film.
- Where was He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley produced?
- He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley was produced in United States of America.