God's Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal

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.

God's Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal
Directed byMary Rose Bacani
Country of originCanada
Original languagesEnglish
French
Production
ProducerGita Hosek
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original releaseOctober 17, 2010 (2010-10-17)

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
  1. "Salt + Light Press Release". Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-07-19.
  2. Lewis, Charles (22 December 2010). "The making of the film 'God's Doorkeeper: St. André of Montreal'". National Post. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  3. "International pilgrims fill Rome for canonizations of six new saints". Catholic News Agency. Vatican City. 16 October 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  4. Kotlarz, Amy (29 October 2010). "Locals have ties to new saint". Catholic Courier. Rochester, NY. Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2011.


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