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The Touch of the Master's Hand
(1988)



"The Touch of the Master's Hand"
TEXT from Video Front Cover



The Touch of the
Master's
Hand


An inspirational and
captivating film that speaks
eloquently to the worth
and potential of every
human being.



DIGITALLY
REMASTERED


a. T.C. Christensen film



"The Touch of the Master's Hand"
TEXT from Video Back Cover




The Touch of the
Master's
Hand



From the room,
     far back, a gray-haired man
        Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then, wiping the dust from the old violin
      And tightening the loose strings,
          He played a melody pure and sweet
      As a caroling angel sings.

   The music ceased, and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low,
     Said, "What am I bid for the old violin?"
   And he held it up with the bow.


What are you really worth? What is any human being worth?

The Touch of the Master's Hand is a captivating discussion starter that speaks to the worth and potential of every human being.

This film parable, based on the beloved poem by Myra Brooks Welch, follows the path of a precious, finely crafted violin that falls into unwanting and uncaring hands. It is about to be auctioned off for almost nothing until it receives a "a [sic] touch from the master's hand," which recovers and reveals its great value.

A powerful, thought-provoking story that teaches that life is valuable and that anyone can find renewal and begin again.


Also includes a Director's commentary.

19 minutes / color

© Visual Transit Authority
Distributed by Thomson Productions, Inc., P.O. Box 1225 Orem, Utah 84059    (800) 226-0155
Sleeve design by Gallison Design. Manufactured in the U.S.A.
This program is protected by copyright. No duplication or unauthorized use permitted.
All rights reserved.

"The Touch of the Master's Hand"
OPENING credits as they appear in the film

The
Visual Transit Authority
Presents


The Touch
of the Master's Hand

"The Touch of the Master's Hand"
CLOSING credits as they appear in the film

Produced & Directed by
Tom Christensen

Executive Producer
Neil Wall

Narrator
Dennis Patrick

Violin Solo
& Arrangements
Lisa Gowdy-Merrill

Featuring
Dick Brown
Shaun Jolley
Earl Kevitsh
John Richards
Sally Swenson

Based on
The Touch of
the Master's Hand
by Myra Brooks Welch
© The Brethren Press
Elgin, Illinois

Film Editor
Mark Goodman

Original Music
Kem Kraft

Art Director
Gary Voorhees

Technical Advisor
Gabrielle Kundert

Casting
David Jacobs

Production Manager
Lee Groberg

Assistant Camera
Rhett Fernsten

Gaffer
Carl Gundestrup

Grips
Joe Christensen
Paul Chamberlain
Kevin Knowlton

Dvorak's Humoresque
by James Galway
Courtesy of RCA Records

Appreciation to:
Franklin & Joy Knowlton
The Foursquare Church
Harry Deckert
Evelyn Schultz
Larry Powell
Gary Jackson


The Touch of the Master's Hand
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Webpage created 13 March 2003.