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Saint of 9/11

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One of the most famous photographs of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, is the image of the Rev. Mychal Judge's body being carried from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Filmmaker Glenn Holsten pays tribute to Judge, the unorthodox chaplain of the New York City Fire Department, focusing on his life and good works.

Critics Reviews

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Andrew O'Hehir Salon.com 09/20/2006
Tears and emotions flow freely through the film, which successfully captures a little of the original horror and raw, unpoliticized emotion of that beautiful late summer day. Go to Full Review John Anderson Variety 09/08/2006
Saint of 9/11, an unabashed tribute to Judge's life, struggles and Christian mission, does a good job of communicating what made Judge an inspiring figure to many, while making his life's work accessible and understandable. Go to Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post 09/08/2006
3/4
... a cinematic elegy for Father Mychal Judge ... Go to Full Review Daniel Eagan Film Journal International 03/01/2007
Judge comes off as a warm, smart and courageous priest free of pretensions. Go to Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com 11/21/2006
3.5/5
one more painful reminder of what New York lost that day Go to Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide 09/08/2006
3/4
This impressively mounted, feature-length eulogy for the courageous Franciscan friar who devoted his life to bringing peace, solace and reconciliation to all in need makes a compelling argument for canonization. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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05/15/2016 Such a great documentary of the events of 9/11 and one of the most inspirational people out there Father Mychal Judge who done so much for the FDNY and the families he have met and came into presence. See more 08/27/2013 One of those movies I accidentally stumbled upon and oh my goodness. Grab a box of tissues. See more 04/21/2012 One of the best untold stories of 9/11 truly a remarkable person Father. Mychal Judge was. See more 09/01/2011 To the world he was the chaplain killed at the World Trade Center. This well made biography opens the viewers' eyes to how he lived his life and practiced his faith. See more 10/07/2010 how I wish I could have known him See more 05/09/2010 Stars out slow, and is an inspirational movie, not an exposè. A wonerful example of a modern holy man. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Glenn Holsten

Director

Ian McKellen

Narrator

Glenn Holsten

Writer

Brendan Fay

Producer

Malcolm Lazin

Executive Producer

Christoper Landy

Cinematographer

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Movie Info

Synopsis One of the most famous photographs of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, is the image of the Rev. Mychal Judge's body being carried from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Filmmaker Glenn Holsten pays tribute to Judge, the unorthodox chaplain of the New York City Fire Department, focusing on his life and good works.
Director
Glenn Holsten
Producer
Brendan Fay
Screenwriter
Glenn Holsten
Production Co
Equality Forum, Glennfilms, Red Envelope Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 6, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.9K
Runtime
1h 31m