Francesco

From Oscar-nominated director and producer, Evgeny Afineevksy, “Francesco” features unprecedented access to His Holiness Pope Francis, providing an intimate look at a global leader who approaches challenging and complex issues with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity towards all. Spanning issues such as climate change, migration and refugees, women’s empowerment, sexual abuse, and LGBTQ+ issues, pandemic, border walls, and many more of today’s headlines, this documentary takes audiences on a worldwide journey to spotlight the incredible empathy displayed by a leader who continues to inspire hope during an extraordinary moment in our lifetime. In doing so, the film examines how people might take action to transition into a new way of living and thriving in the 21st century. In addition to unprecedented access to Pope Francis, the film features interviews with those who have been part of his journey, including his nephew Jose Ignacio Bergoglio, His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, as well as Juan Carlos Cruz, a victim and activist for survivors of sexual abuse, and Sister Norma Pimentel, an advocate for refugees. “Francesco” paints a portrait of a man who has dedicated his life to bringing together people to thrive as a global community. 2020. USA. 116 minutes. Not rated.