Father Michael McGivney
Synopsis
Father Michael McGivney is a documentary that brings to life the story of one of America's most extraordinary Catholic priests. Born in Connecticut of Irish immigrant parents just a few years before the Civil War, Michael McGivney grew up at a time when millions of Catholic immigrants were struggling to overcome poverty and prejudice. As a parish priest in the gritty New England manufacturing town of New Haven, he made a deep impact on his community, earning the respect of the Protestant establishment and the love of his parishioners at St. Mary's Church. Emboldened to care for families threatened by the death of the breadwinner, Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, a mutual benefit society that today remains the world's largest Catholic lay organization with 1.8 million members in 13 nations. This film offers a rare glimpse into the life of an extraordinary priest and visionary leader. (Released 2014)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frederic Lumiere
- Original Title
- Father Michael McGivney
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frederic Lumiere
Department Leadership Roster
Frederic Lumiere
Director
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What is Father Michael McGivney about?
Father Michael McGivney is a documentary that brings to life the story of one of America's most extraordinary Catholic priests. Born in Connecticut of Irish immigrant parents just a few years before the Civil War, Michael McGivney grew up at a time when millions of Catholic immigrants were struggling to overcome poverty and prejudice. As a parish priest in the gritty New England manufacturing town of New Haven, he made a deep impact on his community, earning the respect of the Protestant establishment and the love of his parishioners at St. Mary's Church. Emboldened to care for families threatened by the death of the breadwinner, Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, a mutual benefit society that today remains the world's largest Catholic lay organization with 1.8 million members in 13 nations. This film offers a rare glimpse into the life of an extraordinary priest and visionary leader. (Released 2014)
Who directed Father Michael McGivney?
Father Michael McGivney was directed by Frederic Lumiere.
Who stars in Father Michael McGivney?
The principal cast of Father Michael McGivney includes Jared Morrison, Warren Draper, Ken Arnold.
When was Father Michael McGivney released and how long is it?
Father Michael McGivney was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 57m.