Pope Francis - A Man of His Word

Name: Pope Francis - A Man of His Word
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: May 18, 2018
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Carlo Falconetti, Daniele De Angelis, Donald Trump

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Focus Features | Release Date: May 18, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Carlo Falconetti, Daniele De Angelis, Donald Trump, Evo Morales, Ignazio Oliva, Joe Biden, John Kerry, Melania Trump, Paul Ryan, Pope Francis, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Shimon Peres, Stephen Hawking, Vladimir Putin, Wim Wenders

Summary: Pope Francis - A Man of His Word is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor and wealthPope Francis - A Man of His Word is intended to be a personal journey with Pope Francis, rather than a biographical documentary about him. The pope’s ideas and his message are central to this documentary, which sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. From his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality, to his involvement in environmental issues and social justice, Pope Francis engages the audience face-to-face and calls for peace. … Expand

Director: Wim Wenders

Genre(s): Biography, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 96 min

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Walter Addiego

May 16, 2018

The director is clearly an admirer of Francis (both the saint and the pope), and was able to conduct extensive and exclusive interviews with the pontiff. Read full review

Ty Burr

May 16, 2018

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is an essay in radical humility capable of moving a viewer regardless of his or her religious persuasions, or lack thereof. Read full review

Calvin Wilson

May 17, 2018

In his affect and attitude, he’s refreshingly free of bluster. And it’s almost unbelievable that a man of his power and prestige insists on maintaining such a modest lifestyle. Read full review

John Semley

May 17, 2018

So where the hypocrisy, didacticism and inaction of previous popes righteously roused our anger and indignation, Francis stands as a palliative cure-all for anti-papal sentiment. Likewise, Wenders’s documentary seems to yearn to excite the viewer’s passion, to ignite a desire to take meaningful action against the very real social problems the Pope so clearly diagnoses. Read full review

Justin Chang

May 17, 2018

The result doesn't feel evasive so much as vaguely incurious, and its focus on the message over the man himself can be as impressive in its single-mindedness as it is frustrating. Read full review

Stephen Farber

May 13, 2018

It is a pleasure to watch the present-day Francis interact with people all over the world and articulate his hopes for improving the lot of the poor. The film is humane and unobjectionable, but in the end, it isn’t pointed enough to seize the attention of skeptics in the audience. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

May 14, 2018

Access to the great man has clearly been provided with an undertaking not to challenge, not even to ask questions, in the normal interview sense. Read full review

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ocarm333

May 19, 2018

Pope Francis summons Capitalism's one percenters--its Oligarchs, and their imitators and followers, to an accounting. He condemns the arms trade in which the U.S.A., Russia, and several European countries participate, earning billions in the process. He condemns maltreatment of immigrants.Pope Francis summons Capitalism's one percenters--its Oligarchs, and their imitators and followers, to an accounting. He condemns the arms trade in which the U.S.A., Russia, and several European countries participate, earning billions in the process. He condemns maltreatment of immigrants. Much of his message bravely challenges the right-wingers who have been recently surging to power in the U.S.A. and some European countries. His message is rejected even by some fellow-Catholics in the U.S.A., who often betray the official teaching of the Catholic Church in economics, even though Jesus Christ's teaching largely involved economics... "I have come to bring good news to the poor . . . ." This movie is for everyone... it's basic message is not sectarian but universal.… Expand

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Brent_Marchant

May 25, 2018

An in-depth look at the views of a religious leader who earnestly seems to be attempting to take his followers in some radically new directions for a perpetually staid institution that has long resisted the kinds of change it needs to remain viable in a rapidly-shifting world. While many ofAn in-depth look at the views of a religious leader who earnestly seems to be attempting to take his followers in some radically new directions for a perpetually staid institution that has long resisted the kinds of change it needs to remain viable in a rapidly-shifting world. While many of the questions posed to the pontiff are somewhat on the softball side, his responses are nevertheless candid, even when couched in metaphorical terms. The film offers little insight into the man behind the robe, but its clear, concise, ever-respectful presentation of his outlooks and their importance for the world are spot-on. Worthwhile viewing, regardless of whether or not you're Catholic.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Dec 26, 2018

So basic that it hurts and I say it because this documentary only exalts and when you're after the figure of a religion leader like the Pope, it's kind of irrelevant if you don't touch the controversy.
And I don't say it because it sells but because it's urgent to talk about it.

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TVJerry

May 24, 2018

The current pontiff is a fascinating character who's been making dramatic reforms in the Catholic Church. However, this is NOT a documentary about the man, but a 90-minute lecture. He's either directly addressing the camera or speaking to throngs around the world. His subjects range fromThe current pontiff is a fascinating character who's been making dramatic reforms in the Catholic Church. However, this is NOT a documentary about the man, but a 90-minute lecture. He's either directly addressing the camera or speaking to throngs around the world. His subjects range from poverty to environmental responsibility. There is no denying that the man has a sweet charm and compelling demeanor, but unless you want to hear his extended opinions on several subjects, stay away.… Expand

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