OFFICIAL TRAILER | The Man in Bronze: The Making of the Leon Russell Statue

Coming soon, this mini documentary tells the story about the making of the life-sized bronze statue of Leon Russell that now stands at The Church Studio! Over 7 feet high, weighing 500 pounds, this masterpiece took 3 years to perfect. "The Man in Bronze" finally gives the public the opportunity to witness the lost wax bronze casting process first-hand. Starring Jim Franklin, the sculptor of the Leon Russell statue, Mark Palmerton, the owner of The Crucible Foundry and Teresa Knox, the CEO of The Church Studio who commissioned the piece.
The newly renovated Church Studio is a cutting-edge analog and digital recording studio as well as an Audio Engineering School, Event Center, Concert Venue, Tourist Attraction, and home to The Church Studio Archive.
The historic Church Studio was built in 1915 as Grace M.E. Church but came to life in 1972 when Leon Russell, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy-Award-winning artist, purchased the old church and turned it into an analog recording studio, and home office to Shelter Records. Leon Russell fan and Tulsa native, Teresa Knox, purchased The Church Studio and is bringing it back to life as a professional recording studio (analog and digital), event center, audio engineering school, entertainment network, and home to The Church Studio Archive.
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[@ednareeves4897]

Love seeing Lifers in the promo video

[@TulsaGirlForever]

Can't wait!!!! Such an exciting project to see come to life. All the familuar faces makes it even more special, especially the woman who's imagination & talent, yea you Teresa Knox! I really am forever a Tulsa, Church Studio & Leon Lifer girl~!!!!! 🎩

[@williamharrison2456]

Much gratitude to you for making this great piece of art, and having it displayed at such a iconic place as The Church Studio 🎹🌹🌅❣️

[@TheChurchStudio]

It's so fitting for everyone's first impression at the entrance! Really sets the tone for the atmosphere in the studio.

[@seH2i]

At age 12 in 1970 I discovered Leon when I listened to the newly released
Mad Dogs & Englishmen album.
I never looked back !
" I was raised in the Methodist Church, which is a very Germanic, military kind of music they have there. I heard this other music on the radio: Pentecostal. That was right up my street. "
Leon Russell