Film On Johnny Cash's Gospel Contributions Acquired For Polish Market
Janson Media announced today that it has licensed Gospel Music of Johnny Cash (1 x 48') to Life Media International GmbH for television broadcast in Poland. The film reveals the country and rock & roll legend's true aspirations as a gospel singer, as well as his challenge to balance the genres.
Rock and country music icon Johnny Cash waged a life-long struggle for salvation, and that odyssey is told in this one-hour special. Hosted by Dan Rather, personal interviews with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated with rare gospel music performances.
The 48-minute documentary is produced by Gaither Television Productions and directed by award-winning director Michael Merriman, the team responsible for such acclaimed documentaries as The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, Billy Graham: God"s Ambassador and Elvis Alive: The 25th Anniversary Concert. The video is scripted by CMT editorial director and former Rolling Stone editor, Chet Flippo, and hosted by award-winning television journalist and former CBS-TV anchor, Dan Rather.
Filmed in cooperation with the estate of the late Rock "n" Roll and Country Music Hall of Famer, The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash, features footage of vintage Cash performances from numerous Billy Graham Crusades as well as from Cash"s popular ABC television show. Personal interviews with family, friends and musical associates are punctuated with rarely-seen photos from family albums and the personal archives of close friend, former son-in-law and former band member, Marty Stuart.
For more than 20 years LifeMedia International GmbH has been selling rights and productions to companies all over Germany and Europe. Specializing in family friendly programming, the company"s goal is helping to launch your products into the German speaking market.
Gospel singer Bill Gaither founded the Gaither Music Company, under which the functions of record company, concert booking (Gaither Management Group), television production, copyright management (Gaither Copyright Management), retail store, recording studio (Gaither Studios, formerly Pinebrook Studios) and telemarketing for the Gaither organization reside. Gaither also runs a retail center called Gaither Family Resources.
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