Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

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Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

PG-13

1996

1h 50m

Biography

Drama

Romance

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Leftist politics, muckraking journalism and a commitment to the poor mark the life of the 1900s human-rights activist (Moira Kelly).

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 19, 2005

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Focuses on her early years as a Bohemian journalist, a suffragette and an unwed mother.

Aug 26, 2002

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Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Rated: 3/5

Jul 26, 2002

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Steve D

I like the cast a lot but hated their characters.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/17/23

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Susan L

Wonderful performances from both Moira Kelly and Martin Sheen. Great biopic of the next American saint.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/22

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Audience Member

uneven and uninteresting

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

It assumes you know a bit about her already, but is a very moving film about a very amazing woman who struggled with faith and love, to help those in need.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

My hero... this is the inspiring true story of her life and a great movie to boot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

A very powerful movie. It was well made and touching. A must-see.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Michael Ray Rhodes

Director

Moira Kelly

Dorothy Day

Martin Sheen

Peter Maurin

Melinda Dillon

Sister Aloysius

Lenny von Dohlen

Forster Batterham

Heather Graham

Maggie Bowen

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Synopsis

Leftist politics, muckraking journalism and a commitment to the poor mark the life of the 1900s human-rights activist (Moira Kelly).

Director: Michael Ray Rhodes
Producer: Ellwood Kieser
Screenwriter: John Wells
Production Co: Paulist Productions, Paulist Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround

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