Story of Silent Night

After the Vienna Boys Choir performs "Silent Night, Holy Night," viewers will learn many new facts about this beautiful song that describes the night Jesus Christ was born. Father Joseph Mohr's hauntingly beautiful, early 19th century hymn has been translated into more than 120 languages and sung by people all over the world. As the film reveals, the song's lyrics are especially moving in light of Mohr's own extremely difficult childhood.