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The Boy Who Found Gold

  • 20162016
  • 1h 48m
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The Boy Who Found Gold (2016)
"The Boy Who Found Gold" is a cinematic journey into the art and spirit of William Hart McNichols.  Filmed across the American Southwest, it documents the world renowned artist and Roman Catholic priest.  McNichols shares the untold stories and prayers from his work during the early days of the AIDS crisis all the way to his peaceful apprenticeship in the desert of New Mexico. The film follows his colorful life as he crosses paths with presidents, popes, martyrs, and parishioners, finding an insightful lesson with each encounter. McNichols message as a priest, artist and man speaks to the most powerful element of the human spirit: Mercy.
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William Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983... Read allWilliam Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983-1990 he was immersed in a life-altering journey working as a chaplain at St. Vincent's AI... Read allWilliam Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983-1990 he was immersed in a life-altering journey working as a chaplain at St. Vincent's AIDS hospice in New York city. It was during this time that he became an early pioneer for L... Read all
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      The multi-colored illustrations in the end credit sequence of the film tell the life story of St. Christopher. They are from the children's book "The Legend of St. Christopher" written by J. Janda Illustrations by William Hart McNichols (Paulist Press, 1987)

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2016 (United States)
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      • New Mexico, USA
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