Pope Francis -- A Man of His Word

PG

Released May 18, 2018

1h 36m

Documentary

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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.

Mar 24, 2020

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

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.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2018

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

It's a maddening film because, ultimately, it seems sycophantic to, and unchallenging of, the papal institution and Catholicism themselves.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 8, 2018

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Matt Cipolla

Film Monthly

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 24, 2020

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Steven Prokopy

Third Coast Review

The film, like its subject, strips away the adornment and lets his words and actions speak for him.

Jun 11, 2020

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

Planet S Magazine

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...

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2020

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Audience Member

, papa you bless will almighty God Good

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

There is much to learn from this God inspired wisdom. Everyone stands to gain by watching this.

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11/02/19

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Jose R

Bueno, Papa. Bueno.

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07/08/19

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mike v

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a 2018 documentary film produced, co-written and directed by Wim Wenders. While this documentary is fairly standard in its presentation style, its power lies in the words and persona of Pope Francis himself. I was moved and inspired by his simple philosophy, and his humbleness increased my respect for both him and the Catholic Church in general.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Quinn R

Beautiful. Pope's Francis' ideology is radical for this era but one that is needed very badly. (68%)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/27/19

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william k

Although made in good taste, this documentary sheds a bright light on the current Pope, emphasizing his views on the world's conflichts and issues and barely skims the actual (massive) problems within the Catholic Church.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Wim Wenders

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Pope Francis

Self

Sister María Eufemia Goycoechea

Self

Ignazio Oliva

Francesco d'Assisi

Joe Biden

Self

Daniele De Angelis

Friar

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: Official Clip - The Sex Abuse Scandal

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: Official Clip - On Homosexuality and Women

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: Official Clip - Death and Grace

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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word: Official Clip - On Forgiveness

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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
Screenwriter: Wim Wenders, David Rosier
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Fondazione Solares Suisse, Célestes Images, Decia Films, Neue Road Movies, PTS Art's Factory
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)

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