God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal
| God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mary Rose Bacani |
| Produced by |
Mary Rose Bacani Marc Boudignon Danielle Jones Sébastien Lacroix |
| Distributed by | Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation |
Release dates | October 17, 2010 |
Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English and French |
God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal is a 2010 television documentary film about St. André Bessette. It was produced by Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt + Light), a Canadian-based media initiative and registered charity that arose from World Youth Day 2002.[1] The documentary was later released on DVD.
Directed by a team of filmmakers at Salt + Light, the documentary features interviews and footage filmed in Quebec, New Hampshire, Indiana, Oregon and Rome. Interviews include those in the religious order who continue André’s legacy.[2]
On October 17, 2010, Br. André became the first Canadian-born male saint. The majority of God's Doorkeeper premiered on Salt + Light television two days earlier in anticipation of André's canonization.[3] Footage of the canonization itself was shot and included in the final version of the film.[4]
Content summary
On January 6, 1937, the death of a humble doorkeeper drew over a million people to Montreal. For 40 years, Brother André Bessette of the Congregation of Holy Cross welcomed people at the door and became known as a miraculous healer. God's Doorkeeper looks at the heart and legacy of Brother André - as a man of prayer, hospitality, and of compassion.
This documentary includes commentary from people who knew Br. André and continue his work today; interviews from Montreal, Rome, and different parts of the United States; reflection from Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB, on the perennial relevance of Br. André; and footage of the events of Br. André's road to sainthood (beatification, canonization, and special celebrations in Rome and Montreal).
References
- ↑ Salt + Light Press Release
- ↑ Lewis, Charles (22 December 2010). "The making of the film ‘God’s Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal’". National Post. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ↑ "International pilgrims fill Rome for canonizations of six new saints". Catholic News Agency (Vatican City). 16 October 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
- ↑ Kotlarz, Amy (29 October 2010). "Locals have ties to new saint". Catholic Courier (Rochester, NY). Retrieved 20 July 2011.