Johnny Cash: The Redemption Of An American Icon To Be Released In Theatres

August 26, 2022270 views0

Johnny Cash: The Redemption Of An American Icon To Be Released In Theatres

2022-08-26T11:52:19+01:00

By Church News

Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon will release in theatres for only three nights on Dec. 5, 6 and 7 and include interviews with Cash’s son, John Carter Cash, as well as Marty Stuart, Wynonna Judd, Jimmie Allen, Alice Cooper, Franklin Graham, Joanne Cash Yates, Greg Laurie, Sheryl Crow and Tim McGraw.The Kingdom Story Company, the same company that produced I Can Only Imagine, American Underdog, I Still Believe and Woodlawn, made it, while Fathom Events will release it. It was directed by Ben Smallbone.“Johnny Cash is an American icon who undoubtedly shaped the musical landscape,” said producer Jon Erwin. “Behind the fame is the true story of a man who was haunted by his own inner demons, and through facing them, ultimately found an unshakable faith in God.”According to Cash’s son, John Carter Cash, “I think of all the documentaries about my dad, he’d be most excited about this one.”The film tells how Cash was rescued from a cycle of depression and drug addiction during the time of his famous album, Man in Black. Cash found hope and peace in his Christian faith.The Cash family gave Kingdom Story Company access to more than 100 originally recorded tapes for Cash’s autobiography. They’ve never been heard outside of the Cash family.“Here’s the great contradiction – who could be friends with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Billy Graham all at the same time? The answer, Johnny Cash,” said pastor and producer Greg Laurie of Harvest Ministries. “He was a contradiction at times, but he had a deep faith that he always returned to.”John R. Cash was an American singer-songwriter. Much of Cash’s music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career.He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly sombre and humble demeanour, free prison concerts and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname “The Man in Black”.Cash’s early memories were dominated by gospel music and radio. Taught guitar by his mother and a childhood friend, Cash began playing and writing songs at the age of 12.In high school, he sang on a local radio station. Decades later, he released an album of traditional gospel songs called My Mother’s Hymn Book.ALSO READ Indian Falls Creek celebrates 75th Anniversary