Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction (2008), Full Movie, David Mc Casland, Patricia Russell

Watch Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction (2008) Full Movie on Vision Video He lived for the glory of God as an Olympic athlete, a husband and father, a missionary to China, and even as a prisoner in an internment camp. This fascinating documentary presents the details of Eric s life, who was perhaps best known as an athlete in the 1924 Olympics, as depicted in the Academy Awardwinning film, Chariots of His story is told by David McCasland, author of Eric Liddell: Pure Gold, Eric s daughter Patricia, and Rev. John Keddie, consultant on Chariots of Fire, along with fellow prisoners from the internment camp in China. Growing up, Eric was a gifted athlete, excelling in rugby and later in track. He entered the 1924 Olympics in Paris and was favored to win the 100meter race. But when he learned that he would have to race on Sunday, he refused. Instead, he competed in other races and still brought home gold for Scotland. Now a national hero, Eric announc