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Pope Francis -- A Man of His Word

Play trailer 1:46 Poster for Pope Francis -- A Man of His Word PG 2018 1h 36m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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Pope Francis embarks on a personal journey to present his work of reform and answer today's global questions -- from his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality to his involvement in environmental issues, social justice and calls for peace.
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Pope Francis - A Man of His Word offers a compelling look at the pontiff's ideas and message, even if its distance from the man means it won't win many new converts.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 03/24/2020
Harmless enough, though viewers deserve something a little more thoughtful at a time when some Catholics are beginning to wonder if this pontificate will amount to more than a series of lovely gestures. Go to Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times 08/14/2018
3/5
If you are in any doubt as to the impetus behind the project then look to its title. No film called A Man of his Word is going to draw much blood from the subject. Go to Full Review Nigel Andrews Financial Times 08/08/2018
2/5
It's a maddening film because, ultimately, it seems sycophantic to, and unchallenging of, the papal institution and Catholicism themselves. Go to Full Review Matt Cipolla Film Monthly 07/24/2020
2.5/5
It is, like its own subject, an embodiment of more elusive answers and ethics, but its food for thought has the lasting nutritional value of a Communion wafer. Go to Full Review Steven Prokopy Third Coast Review 06/11/2020
The film, like its subject, strips away the adornment and lets his words and actions speak for him. Go to Full Review Jorge Ignacio Castillo Planet S Magazine 02/03/2020
3/5
As biased as it is, it provides enough insight on a man who sees monumental tasks ahead -refugees, climate change, ever expanding poverty- and his reaction is simply to roll up his sleeves and get to work... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Johann D. M @Johann33 04/26/2025 This 2018 documentary focuses on the life and goals of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope and sovereign of the Vatican City State, who travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering a message of hope. This compelling look at the pontiff's ideas and message is quite powerful and will resonate with viewers for many years to come! See more 11/07/2019 , papa you bless will almighty God Good See more 11/02/2019 There is much to learn from this God inspired wisdom. Everyone stands to gain by watching this. See more Jose R @RT58896275 07/08/2019 Bueno, Papa. Bueno. See more Quinn R @qritz7 04/27/2019 Beautiful. Pope's Francis' ideology is radical for this era but one that is needed very badly. (68%) See more Odin's M @RT29776562 03/08/2019 Though this documentary is mostly well made, the motivational bias of the filmmaker often shows through which is quite sad as many want to see more of and learn more about the Roman Pontiff. C See more Read all reviews
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Wim Wenders

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Jorge Bergoglio

Self

Sister María Eufemia Goycoechea

Self

Ignazio Oliva

Francesco d'Assisi

Joe Biden

Self

Daniele De Angelis

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Synopsis Pope Francis embarks on a personal journey to present his work of reform and answer today's global questions -- from his deep concern for the poor and wealth inequality to his involvement in environmental issues, social justice and calls for peace.
Director
Wim Wenders
Producer
Wim Wenders, David Rosier, Samanta Gandolfi Branca, Alessandro Lo Monaco, Andrea Gambetta
Screenwriter
Wim Wenders, David Rosier
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
PTS Art's Factory, Neue Road Movies, Fondazione Solares Suisse, Célestes Images, Decia Films
Rating
PG (Thematic Material|Images of Suffering)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Italian
Release Date (Theaters)
May 18, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 4, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.0M
Runtime
1h 36m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)