The Boy Who Found Gold

The Boy Who Found Gold

Directed by Christopher Summa
A Journey into the Art and Spirit of William Hart McNichols

Overview

Genre
Arts, Religion, and Biography
Synopsis

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 1983-1990 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 LGBT rights within the Catholic church. He would speak out in the national news as well as work closely with the founding members of DIGNITY/USA. In 1990 he was called out of the city and into the desert of New Mexico where he began a six-year apprenticeship to master the ancient art of painting icons. For the past 25 years he has received non-stop commissions for his work and has never signed his name to a single icon. All of his works hang anonymously in churches and colleges around the world, including the Vatican Museum. Born into the most powerful political family in the history of Colorado, McNichols colorful life has

Stage
finished
Running time
108 minutes

Credits

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Dramaticus Films LLC
Country
United States
Years of Production
2016
Locations
New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, California

Distribution Details

Release year
2016
Festivals
Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival, Reel Change Film Series - NY
Language
English

Photos

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