About "New York Miracle"
The Event That Introduced A Church To The World
New York Miracle' uncovers the remarkable story behind one of the most successful religious exhibitions in American history. At the height of the Cold War, as the 1964 New York World’s Fair promised to showcase humanity's achievements, an unexpected participant emerged: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Through never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews with L Tom Perry, Brent Top, Matthew Richardson, Earl C Tingey and many more, this documentary chronicles how visionary leaders G. Stanley McAllister and David O. McKay transformed a simple opportunity into a groundbreaking pavilion that lifted the Church out of obscurity introducing it to a global audience. Experience the pavilion's journey from controversial concept to stunning success, featuring the debut of the iconic Christus statue, the revolutionary film 'Man's Search for Happiness', and the innovative use of missionary guides that helped attract over six million visitors – surpassing the entire attendance of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair.