Now he will be the face of a series that explores our quest to understand the divine. Morgan freeman delves into the story of god in nat geo. Nat geo will resume production of the third season of morgan freemans the story of god after investigating claims of sexual misconduct against the actor. Morgan freemans soothing and questioning voice lured me into an ageold pursuit.
Apr 06, 2016 on march 21, i attended the premiere screening of the national geographic channels new series, the story of god, narrated by legendary actor morgan freeman, at the frederick p. Rose hall of jazz at lincoln center in new york city. Freeman, who has frequently shared his own opinions on the subject, w. In his search for signs of god s presence, our host discovers that the divine can manifest itself in different ways on earth.
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. Academy awardwinning actor morgan freeman travels the globe to explore how different cultures view god in the natgeo docu series, the story of god. 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. Watch the first five minutes of episode three, and catch up online. The god in me is who i strive to bewho i was meant to be.
Freeman, who has played god in films, has put together footage and interviews that cover all religions, cultures, and eras, even the future. Host morgan freeman explores religions role in human history, how our beliefs. Indianamerican professor to feature in morgan freemans the. 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. 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. 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.
Morgan freeman talks religious journeys for the story of god. Jan 15, 2016 morgan freemans new series for the national geographic channel is the story of god, premiering april 3, 2016. Story of god with morgan freeman dove family friendly. I enjoyed the presentations, learned a lot, enjoyed seeing the locales through morgan freemans eyes. Jun 11, 2015 morgan freeman has been the voice of god. Apr 03, 2016 freemans series will examine religion and history in order to show how god was an influence on mankind. I particularly enjoyed listening to what conclusions mr.
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. When discussing god, the hereafter surely comes into play. Freeman has been reaching as a result of his investigations. Morgan freeman goes around the world searching for god fox news. Click the link below to see what others say about the story of god with morgan freeman. Morgan freeman searches for divinity in israel the. In its third season, the story of god with morgan freeman continues to explore the impact of religion on the human journey by. Morgan freeman travels to seven countries to explore topics such as god, creation of life, deathafterlife, the end of days, and evil. The story of god season 3 trailer national geographic youtube. 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. 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 its a good thing that we have more to go on than freemans word or the diversity of religious experience. The story of god with morgan freeman will air in the us on the national geographic channel on tuesdays at 9 p.
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. While religion is often seen as a dividing force, the series illuminates the remarkable similarities among different faiths, even those that seem to be. 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. Nat geo on friday released a statement to share the update about the series, reports. 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 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. In search of answers to the many mysteries surrounding faith. 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. The story of god with morgan freeman tv series 2016 imdb. 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. So the academy awardwinning actor is a natural choice to. Freeman previously portrayed god in the films bruce. 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.
Host morgan freeman traces the evolution of the belief in god across. More specifically, episodes tackle topics such as the afterlife, end of days, creation, miracles, evil, and a biggie. Morgan freemans new docuseries the story of god follows the awardwinning actors intriguing journey to faith. Mar, 2019 the story of god with morgan freeman will air in the us on the national geographic channel on tuesdays at 9 p. 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. The oscarwinning screen icon discusses the second season of his popular nat geo series the story of.
The story of god shares morgan freemans questions of faith. When the days grow shorter and the nights get longer, people around the world celebrate hanukkah. 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 freeman s new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in god s name some of us are doing 04022016 02. 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. So as he patiently explains that aliens might be traveling to earth to eat us. The best documentaries narrated by morgan freeman, including. The best documentaries narrated by morgan freeman, including the story of god. Nat geo season 3 of the story of god, morgan freeman. Ive just finished what is commonly called a netflix binge, which means i watched an entire series of shows.
Morgans show is one where the viewer cannot just zone out with it on in the background. Get sneak peeks and free episodes all on nat geo tv. Aug 23, 2019 morgan freeman has one of the most recognizable voices in hollywood. 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. Episodes list of the story of god with morgan freeman. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in god s name some of us are doing 04022016 02. Morgan freeman explores god and spirituality in new docu. Et, for which freeman traveled 70,000 miles, from kathmandu to jerusalem to toronto, to interview religious leaders, scientists, historians. 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. 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. Morgan freemans the story of god series is like personal. Academy awardwinning actor morgan freeman travels the globe to explore how different cultures view god in the natgeo docuseries, the story of god.
As the title suggests, the documentary series aims to unearth the myth or reality of the almighty god. 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. Nat geo will soon resume the production of morgan freemans show the story of god. Apr 11, 2017 morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and keeping the faith. Freeman will go in depth into the origins of the major religions around the world. 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. Story of god with morgan freeman dove family friendly movie. Morgan freeman talks new nat geo series the story of us. Morgan freeman on religion, science, and the story of god. Morgan freeman to host the story of god for nat geo. 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. Morgan freeman to return to television post sexual assault. For me, this is a personal and enduring quest to understand the divine.
Explore the educational resources and give students a deeper look at religion around the world, both in the past and as it exists today. Episode 1 follows the life of a soontobeinitiated tibetan buddhist lama. 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. Mar 29, 2016 hear more about the series and listen to freemans response when asked what god means to him below at the 52. The education resources on this page supplement the series the story of god. From the national geographic channel on march 21, i. 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. Apr 04, 2016 morgan freemans new docuseries the story of god follows the awardwinning actors intriguing journey to faith. In search of answers to the many mysteries surrounding faith, freeman travels to. Watch the story of god with morgan freeman tv show. 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. In his new national geographic channel series, the story of god with morgan freeman, premiering april 3 at 9 p. Apr 15, 2016 in natgeos terrific the story of god, morgan freeman seeks answers around the world.
Mf touched on some of the bigger religions views on an afterlife. 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. Morgan freeman talks about his journey to becoming a. Morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and keeping the faith.
Et, for which freeman traveled 70,000 miles, from kathmandu to jerusalem to toronto, to interview religious leaders. Morgan freeman list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Morgan was born on june 1, 1937 in memphis, tennessee, to mayme edna revere, a teacher, and morgan porterfield freeman, a barber. Watch full episodes of the story of god with morgan freeman online.
One man started experiencing visions after brain surgery, and it made him start questioning everything. Morgan freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after. Morgan freeman born june 1, 1937 is an american actor and film narrator. Morgan freeman stars in a new doc the story of god aarp. If we can know that god exists, then we can begin to delimit who he isi. Morgan freeman will narrate in national geographics the story of god. Morgan freeman on god, islamophobia in trumps america, and. The series features actor morgan freeman who explores various cultures and religions, and their take on religionrelated topics. 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 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.
With morgan freeman, amir hussain, jodi magness, robert thurman. 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. 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. 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. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and what in gods name some of us are doing 04022016 02. National geographic channels series the story of god with morgan freeman asks the questions that every society on earth has asked themselves at some. The story of god is one of the greatest mysteries and most important ideas in the world, freeman told variety. Join host morgan freeman on his quest around the world to uncover the meaning of life, god, and all the big questions in between. Everything seen from the story of god with morgan freeman. Host morgan freeman explores how different religions of past and present.
When does the story of god with morgan freeman season 4. He has also won a golden globe award and a screen actors. 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. National geographic will proceed with a third season of its emmynominated series, the story of god with morgan freeman, one of the foxowned cable.
Today, for better or worse, the power of religion touches all our lives, no matter what our faith. In natgeos terrific the story of god, morgan freeman seeks answers around the world. 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. In israel, the shows third season will premiere april 21 on national. I enjoyed the presentations, learned a lot, enjoyed seeing the locales through morgan freeman s eyes. Morgan freeman talks religious travel for the story of god. Morgan freemans new series for the national geographic channel is the story of god, premiering april 3, 2016.
Watch the story of god with morgan freeman tv show streaming. Prophets, spiritual enlightenment and the afterlife they are mysteries as old as time. The story of god with morgan freeman is an american television documentary series that premiered on the national geographic channel on april 3, 2016. For eight days and nights, candles are lit, songs are sung.
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. Morgan freeman isnt god but he plays one in the movies. Morgan freeman goes around the world searching for god. Morgan freemans the story of god, and its spiritual. The shows two halvesworld mythologies about the afterlife and freemans own charming personamesh remarkably well. This is morgan freemans journey to discover how our beliefs connect us all. Morgan freemans new nat geo series contemplates god, and. Join host, morgan freeman, as he takes viewers on a trip around the world to explore different cultures and religions on the ultimate quest to uncover the meaning of life, god and all the questions. The oscarwinning screen icon discusses the second season of his popular nat geo series the story of god. A survey of religious experience certainly shows us that there are many different ideas about god. 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. The story of god with morgan freeman national geographic. 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.
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