Indianamerican professor to feature in morgan freemans. So the academy awardwinning actor is a natural choice to. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and. Watch the first five minutes of episode three, and catch up online. Morgan was born on june 1, 1937 in memphis, tennessee, to mayme edna revere, a teacher, and morgan porterfield freeman, a barber.
Morgan freemans the story of god series is like personal. Mar 22, 2016 rather than taking on the role of god like he did for bruce almighty, morgan freeman will now narrate the national geographic special called the story of god. The story of god with morgan freeman is a sixpart series on the national geographic channel that brings freeman around the world 20 cities in seven different countries, to be exact. Prophets, spiritual enlightenment and the afterlife they are mysteries as old as time. Morgan freeman s lawyer is demanding an apology and retraction from cnn for its may 24 story in which eight women unjustly accused the actor of sexual harassment. Morgan freemans new series for the national geographic channel is the story of god, premiering april 3, 2016. Morgan freeman to host the story of god for nat geo.
Morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america. The shows two halvesworld mythologies about the afterlife and freemans own charming personamesh remarkably well. In his search for signs of god s presence, our host discovers that the divine can manifest itself in different ways on earth. Host morgan freeman explores how different religions of past and present. Apr 15, 2016 in natgeos terrific the story of god, morgan freeman seeks answers around the world. A poster for the natgeo docu series the story of god, hosted by academy awardwinning actor morgan freeman, sits outside a screening event at national geographic headquarters in washington, dc on february 3, 2016. James younger, who produced the series with freeman and lori mccreary, said the story of god isnt meant to be a theological treatise, but a reflection of freemans personal journey. Et, for which freeman traveled 70,000 miles, from kathmandu to jerusalem to toronto, to interview religious leaders. National geographic will proceed with a third season of its emmynominated series, the story of god with morgan freeman, one of the foxowned cable.
National geographic channels series the story of god with morgan freeman asks the questions that every society on earth has asked themselves at some point. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in gods name some of us are doing 04022016 02. Morgan freeman on religion, science, and the story of god. Morgan freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked. Jun 11, 2015 morgan freeman has been the voice of god. Morgan freemans the story of god, and its spiritual. Morgan freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after. Mf touched on some of the bigger religions views on an afterlife. The story of god with morgan freeman national geographic. Journeying from tennessee to angkor wat, host morgan freeman seeks to understand how the belief in heaven and hell changes the way people live. Morgan freeman talks about his journey to becoming a. In his new national geographic channel series, the story of god with morgan freeman, premiering april 3 at 9 p. Freeman will go in depth into the origins of the major religions around the world. Morgan freeman searches for divinity in israel the.
I enjoyed the presentations, learned a lot, enjoyed seeing the locales through morgan freeman s eyes. The actor examines lifes big questions in this sixepisode nat geo series. Nat geo season 3 of the story of god, morgan freeman. The story of god season 3 trailer national geographic youtube. The god in me is who i strive to bewho i was meant to be. And he has used it to great effect in a number of movies, including several acclaimed documentaries. Oscar winner morgan freeman, 81, who played god in bruce almighty and evan almighty, brings his divine baritone to bear on the real thing in his emmynominated national geographic documentary series the story of god march 5april 9, tuesdays at 9 p. The story of god shares morgan freemans questions of faith. Morgan freeman talks religious travel for the story of god.
The story of god with morgan freeman will air in the us on the national geographic channel on tuesdays at 9 p. If we can know that god exists, then we can begin to delimit who he isi. The story of god with morgan freeman tv series 2016 imdb. Watch the story of god with morgan freeman tv show. Freeman won an academy award in 2005 for best supporting actor with million dollar baby 2004 and has received oscar nominations for his performances in street smart 1987, driving miss daisy 1989, the shawshank redemption 1994 and invictus 2009.
The education resources on this page supplement the series the story of god. Episodes list of the story of god with morgan freeman. He has also won a golden globe award and a screen actors. Ultimately, the story of god with morgan freeman is packed with an immense amount of information, but a sixhour series can only cover so much. For me, this is a personal and enduring quest to understand the divine. For eight days and nights, candles are lit, songs are sung. When the days grow shorter and the nights get longer, people around the world celebrate hanukkah. May 05, 2016 the story of god with morgan freeman is a sixpart series on the national geographic channel that brings freeman around the world 20 cities in seven different countries, to be exact as he. So as he patiently explains that aliens might be traveling to earth to eat us.
Freeman travels through the entirety of the planet to arrive at the bottom of the story of origin of god, beings and religion, while also channeling humanity right at the center of it. Click the link below to see what others say about the story of god with morgan freeman. Ive just finished what is commonly called a netflix binge, which means i watched an entire series of shows. I particularly enjoyed listening to what conclusions mr. With an authoritative voice and calm demeanor, this ever popular american actor has grown into one of the most respected figures in modern us cinema. The series features actor morgan freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religionrelated topics. While religion is often seen as a dividing force, the series illuminates the remarkable similarities among different faiths, even those that seem to be. One man started experiencing visions after brain surgery, and it made him start questioning everything. The oscarwinning screen icon discusses the second season of his popular nat geo series the story of. Nat geo on friday released a statement to share the update about the series, reports. Morgan freeman born june 1, 1937 is an american actor and film narrator. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in god s name some of us are doing 04022016 02. Everything seen from the story of god with morgan freeman. National geographic morgan freeman actor morgan freeman says he s come to a final conclusion about religion following his worldwide journey to experience the diversity of faiths for.
Freeman, who discussed gaining quite a bit of knowledge throughout the filming of the series, also said that he didnt feel as though the project changed his personal perspective on faith or the almighty. If youve seen the recent national geographic series the story of god with morgan freeman, then youll notice that this is a much different approach than the one taken up by the. Morgan freeman list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and. Morgan freeman its a good thing that we have more to go on than freemans word or the diversity of religious experience. When discussing god, the hereafter surely comes into play. Freeman, who has played god in films, has put together footage and interviews that cover all religions, cultures, and eras, even the future. In 2016, he took viewers on a quest around the world to explore the meaning of life, death, and religion in the emmynominated television series, story of god, on national geographic. Apr 03, 2016 freemans series will examine religion and history in order to show how god was an influence on mankind. Mar, 2019 the story of god with morgan freeman will air in the us on the national geographic channel on tuesdays at 9 p. Mar 31, 2016 morgan freeman played god in bruce almighty, but for the story of god with morgan freeman, he s just a man, who traveled to 20 cities in seven different countries in search of answers to. The national geographic series, the story of god, hosted by the famous actor morgan freeman, is a whirlwind tour of various aspects of the worlds religions.
Story of god with morgan freeman morgan freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act of creation and other big questions that mankind has continuously asked. The story of god had a twoseason tenure with some nine episodes in all. The story of god is one of the greatest mysteries and most important ideas in the world, freeman told variety. The third season of national geographics the story of god with morgan freeman premiered this month and in episode two, airing tuesday night, the academy awardwinning actor embarks on a journey to discover the gods among us, where he highlights evidence that. The story of god with morgan freeman is an american television documentary series that premiered on the national geographic channel on april 3, 2016. Reutersrather than taking on the role of god like he did for bruce almighty, morgan freeman will now narrate the national geographic special called the story of god. Now he will be the face of a series that explores our quest to understand the divine. Host morgan freeman traces the evolution of the belief in god across. Story of god with morgan freeman dove family friendly. Morgan freeman to return to television post sexual assault.
The oscarwinning screen icon discusses the second season of his popular nat geo series the story of god. Mar 28, 2019 indianamerican professor to feature in morgan freeman s the story of god pankaj jain, an associate professor at the university of north texas, will feature in the third season of a national geographic documentary series, which explores how religions around the world have shaped society. Episode 1 follows the life of a soontobeinitiated tibetan buddhist lama. More specifically, episodes tackle topics such as the afterlife, end of days, creation, miracles, evil, and a biggie. Freeman has been reaching as a result of his investigations. Story of god with morgan freeman dove family friendly movie. Morgan freeman explores god and spirituality in new docu. Morgans show is one where the viewer cannot just zone out with it on in the background. Indianamerican professor to feature in morgan freemans the. Mar 29, 2016 hear more about the series and listen to freemans response when asked what god means to him below at the 52. Jan 11, 2018 the national geographic series, the story of god, hosted by the famous actor morgan freeman, is a whirlwind tour of various aspects of the worlds religions.
A survey of religious experience certainly shows us that there are many different ideas about god. Mar 16, 2016 in morgan freemans story of god begibt sich morgan freeman ab 11. Join host morgan freeman on his quest around the world to uncover the meaning of life, god, and all the big questions in between. Morgan freeman talks religious journeys for the story of god. The series features actor morgan freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religion related topics, particularly about their belief in a god or a higher power. Morgan freeman stars in a new doc the story of god aarp. Apr 04, 2016 morgan freemans new docuseries the story of god follows the awardwinning actors intriguing journey to faith. With morgan freeman, amir hussain, jodi magness, robert thurman. Freeman, who has frequently shared his own opinions on the subject, w.
Indianamerican professor to feature in morgan freemans the story of god pankaj jain, an associate professor at the university of north texas, will feature in the third season of a national geographic documentary series, which explores how religions around the world have shaped society. Morgan freeman isnt god but he plays one in the movies. Morgan freeman played god in bruce almighty, but for the story of god with morgan freeman, hes just a man, who traveled to 20 cities in seven different countries in search of answers to. In israel, the shows third season will premiere april 21 on national. Morgan freemans new docuseries the story of god follows the awardwinning actors intriguing journey to faith. Morgan freeman talks new nat geo series the story of us. Et, for which freeman traveled 70,000 miles, from kathmandu to jerusalem to toronto, to interview religious leaders, scientists, historians.
I enjoyed the presentations, learned a lot, enjoyed seeing the locales through morgan freemans eyes. Morgan freemans soothing and questioning voice lured me into an ageold pursuit. The best documentaries narrated by morgan freeman, including. In its third season, the story of god with morgan freeman continues to explore the impact of religion on the human journey by. Mar 31, 2016 in the who is god episode, morgan freeman has his brain scanned as part of a study that examines how the brain is affected by religious practices, such as prayer or meditation. Morgan freemans lawyer is demanding an apology and retraction from cnn for its may 24 story in which eight women unjustly accused the actor of sexual harassment. Watch full episodes of the story of god with morgan freeman online. As the title suggests, the documentary series aims to unearth the myth or reality of the almighty god. Jun 30, 2017 ultimately, the story of god with morgan freeman is packed with an immense amount of information, but a sixhour series can only cover so much. Aug 31, 2018 national geographic will proceed with a third season of its emmynominated series, the story of god with morgan freeman, one of the foxowned cable networks toprated shows. Morgan freeman goes around the world searching for god.
In search of answers to the many mysteries surrounding faith, freeman travels to. The series features actor morgan freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religionrelated topics, particularly about their belief in a god or a higher power. In search of answers to the many mysteries surrounding faith. Morgan freeman has never shied away from asking the big questions, whether it be ending his longrunning, emmynominated science channel series through the wormhole with is gun crime a. Mar 05, 2019 oscar winner morgan freeman, 81, who played god in bruce almighty and evan almighty, brings his divine baritone to bear on the real thing in his emmynominated national geographic documentary series the story of god march 5april 9, tuesdays at 9 p. Academy awardwinning actor morgan freeman travels the globe to explore how different cultures view god in the natgeo docuseries, the story of god.
Apr 11, 2017 morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and keeping the faith. Academy awardwinning actor morgan freeman travels the globe to explore how different cultures view god in the natgeo docu series, the story of god. Morgan freeman s new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in god s name some of us are doing 04022016 02. National geographic and revelations entertainment seek clarity on some of humanitys biggest questions in season two of the emmynominated hit series the story of god with morgan freeman, premiering on monday, jan. In his search for signs of gods presence, our host discovers that the divine can manifest itself in different ways on earth. Morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and keeping the faith. National geographic channels series the story of god with morgan freeman asks the questions that every society on earth has asked themselves at some. Watch the story of god with morgan freeman tv show streaming. National geographic morgan freeman actor morgan freeman says hes come to a final conclusion about religion following his worldwide journey to experience the diversity of faiths for.
This is morgan freemans journey to discover how our beliefs connect us all. Today, for better or worse, the power of religion touches all our lives, no matter what our faith. Freeman previously portrayed god in the films bruce. Jan 15, 2016 morgan freemans new series for the national geographic channel is the story of god, premiering april 3, 2016. Get sneak peeks and free episodes all on nat geo tv. Morgan freeman travels to seven countries to explore topics such as god, creation of life, deathafterlife, the end of days, and evil. National geographicmorgan freeman actor morgan freeman says hes come to a final conclusion about religion following his worldwide journey to experience the diversity of faiths for. Aug 23, 2019 morgan freeman has one of the most recognizable voices in hollywood. Rose hall of jazz at lincoln center in new york city.
Morgan freeman goes around the world searching for god fox news. Explore the educational resources and give students a deeper look at religion around the world, both in the past and as it exists today. Oct 09, 2017 in 2016, he took viewers on a quest around the world to explore the meaning of life, death, and religion in the emmynominated television series, story of god, on national geographic. Morgan freeman delves into the story of god in nat geo. In natgeos terrific the story of god, morgan freeman seeks answers around the world. The best documentaries narrated by morgan freeman, including the story of god. From the national geographic channel on march 21, i. Morgan freeman takes us on ambitious global journey to understand how religion has evolved throughout the course of civilisation, and in turn how religion has shaped the evolution of society. Host morgan freeman explores religions role in human history, how our beliefs. Morgan freeman will narrate in national geographics the story of god. Nat geo will soon resume the production of morgan freemans show the story of god.
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