New Profile of John Paul II Released on 10th Anniversary of Pope's Death
Janson Media today announced the release of the one-hour (57') television documentary John Paul II in America to worldwide television, VOD, digital and DVD markets, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of on April 2nd.
The papacy of St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the American continent. Driven by his singular conviction of a 'United American Continent' under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, his papal travels from Argentina to Alaska generated massive crowds, shaped an entire generation, and ultimately changed the course of history. Long celebrated for his role in the fall of communism in eastern Europe, John Paul"s crusade for human rights and religious freedom also transformed the West. John Paul II in America explores the Pope"s pivotal role in the fall of dictatorships in Chile, Haiti, Paraguay and Brazil. From celebrations of World Youth Days with millions to pastoral visits to the favelas of Brazil; from his historic 1998 visit to Cuba to his tireless defense of works rights and indigenous peoples — John Paul II in America captures the raw emotions and spontaneous thrills of this remarkable pontificate.
Narrated by actor Andy Garcia in both English and Spanish, the program features rare archival footage and insightful analysis from leading figures including John Paul biographer George Weigel, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Cardinal Seán Patrick O"Malley, O.F.M. Cap., and former Papal Spokesperson JoaquÃn Navarro-Valls. Viewers will be both intrigued and moved by this film"s unprecedented new framework for understanding one of the giants of our times.
John Paul II in America will have its nationwide premiere on U.S. public television stations (PBS) nationwide, on cable networks EWTN and Catholic TV, and on Salt and Light Television in Canada. Many public television stations have scheduled broadcasts during Easter Week and over Easter weekend; please check the local listings of your PBS affiliate for airtimes. The program will air on Salt & Light TV on Sunday April 12th at 9:00pm ET, and on Catholic TV Monday, April 20 at 10:30pm ET and Thursday, April 23 at 5pm ET. On April 2nd, the DVD will be available for purchase on Amazon.com, or wherever DVDs are sold. The film is also available online to Amazon Prime subscribers.
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