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| Crusade - The Life of Billy Graham | 
 enlarge | Actor: Billy Graham
Studio: Pbs Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 31355
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Running Time: 105 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 841887050159
EAN: 0841887050159
ASIN: B00078XGR4
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: March 8, 2005
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Billy Graham has supposedly preached to more people than any other man in history. Raised on a dairy farm in North Carolina, he grew up to become the most famous and influential preacher of the 20th century, a friend and confidante to kings and presidents. Through interviews with close friends and associates, vintage and recent footage, and exploration of the historical record, the documentary, although by no means a probing expose, paints a cogent and reasonably evenhanded portrait of the man born William Franklin Graham. He appears as the end of a long line of American evangelical preachers, from George Whitfield of the first Christian Awakening though the vaudeville antics of Billy Sunday. Graham taught himself preaching working as a Fuller Brush salesman, giving away the gospel along with the mops and brooms. With the evangelical team he assembled in the 1940s--Cliff Barrows and George Beverly Shea--Graham built a worldwide empire. A revival for 60,000 people in Portland, Oregon, is followed from inception to completion. Graham's politics are explored--H.R. Haldeman speaks about Graham's relationship with President Nixon; Jesse Jackson is candid on Graham and civil rights--and an in-depth interview with Graham follows the documentary, covering everything from his break with the fundamentalism of Bob Jones to his relationships with powerful media figures. --Laura Mirsky
Description
He has preached to more people than anyone else in history. Now, go behind the scenes to meet the man himself and witness the power of the Graham organization as it mobilizes millions of followers worldwide. Experience the inspiration of a Billy Graham crusade, from opening hymns with Cliff Barrows and the choir, to the personal testimony of famous personalities, and the message of the man himself who still pursues his 50-year mission.
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 Crusade - the Life of Billly Graham January 18, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This DVD was supposed to arrive in 3-5 days, but it took over 3 weeks. So I couldn't give it as a Christmas gift. I will never buy from Amazon again.
A Great Man of Faith April 23, 2004
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
In this PBS production, we get an overview of Reverend Graham's life, from his youth as a Fuller Brush salesman to being the most prominent living evangelist in the world. There is also a little history of the evangelical movement in the U.S. from its inception, and some early film clips of Rev. Graham's early crusades that are marvelous, and that also include some of his "team" who have been with him since the beginning, among them George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows.
This documentary centers on a crusade in Portland, Oregon, where they show the extensive planning, the pre-event rehearsals, the people going door-to-door with announcements, the prayer teams. When one includes the huge choir, and all the technicians, a crusade can involve as many as 30,000 people, all coordinated for one purpose, to lead people to Jesus.
I am sure the producers of this documentary would argue that they were giving us a "balanced portrait," but unfortunately, it is done with the undercurrent of a snobbish attitude, in the words emphasized and in the people they chose to interview. They dwell at length with a certain Charles Templeton, a man who calls himself a "friend" of Graham's but speaks with the tongue of a snake, and thinks Rev. Graham has committed "intellectual suicide" and is preaching an "outdated faith." Written and hosted by Randall Balmer, there is much that made me uncomfortable, with a feeling that those who created this documentary sadly were not familiar with their subject, but rather had a pre-concieved opinion they tried to present.
There is a final ten minute interview with Rev. Graham which is a delight. If you can get past the supercilious tone of this documentary, it is well worth watching, especially for footage of young Billy Graham, tall and angular, preaching his heart out; a charismatic soldier for the Lord, who has become a much loved general in His army. Running time is approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.
 Fantastic May 2, 2001
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your work in making movies for families to watch and to show our lost friends. Thank you for not being ashamed and making it easier for me to not be. Please, Please keep it up! God Bless you, Lisa Bochman
Intriguing March 8, 2000
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
If you think that all evangelists are phonies, then you need to watch this video. Billy Graham is a true believer, a man who never compromised his vision of bringing the gospel to the people. He even told President LBJ that he wanted to see him devote his life to Christ after his presidency: you've got to admire this unwavering belief in Christ. It's no wonder Graham is so influential. This is a wonderful video that brings Billy Graham to life.
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