Francesco

United States/Czech Republic | 2020 | Evgeny Afineevsky

Not a traditional biographical film, this new documentary about Pope Francis provides a glimpse into the Pontiff’s work addressing such issues as climate change, immigration, religious tolerance, health, economic equality, and gender and identity justice. (The movie contains the interview in which he endorses same-sex civil unions.)  With Pope Benedict XVI and Greta Thunberg. “An unprecedented look into the life of a pope—and not just any pope, but Pope Francis, whose compassionate and progressive approach is captured beautifully…Whether you are Catholic or not, you will be fascinated by this powerful portrait of a truly historic figure.” –Hollywood Reporter. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 117 min.

Francesco, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 3/26 thru at least 4/15 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12 and you have 72 hours to watch it. 

http://watch.eventive.org/francescofilm/play/604fa6e949f43f1393210d89