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God's Doorkeeper: St. Andr of Montreal
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Wikipedia article
'God's Doorkeeper: St. Andr of Montreal' is a 2010 television documentary film about St. Andr Bessette. It was produced by Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation (Salt + Light), a Canadian-based media initiative and registered charity that arose from World Youth Day 2002. The documentary was later released on DVD.
Directed by a team of filmmakers at Salt + Light, the documentary features interviews and footage filmed in Quebec, New Hampshire, Indiana, Oregon and Rome. Interviews include those in the religious order who continue Andr's legacy.
On October 17, 2010, Br. Andr became the first Canadian-born male saint. The majority of 'God's Doorkeeper' premiered on Salt + Light television two days earlier in anticipation of Andr's canonization. Footage of the canonization itself was shot and included in the final version of the film.
Content summary
On January 6, 1937, the death of a humble doorkeeper drew over a million people to Montreal. For 40 years, Brother Andr Bessette of the Congregation of Holy Cross welcomed people at the door and became known as a miraculous healer. 'God's Doorkeeper' looks at the heart and legacy of Brother Andr - as a man of prayer, hospitality, and of compassion.
This documentary includes commentary from people who knew Br. Andr and continue his work today; interviews from Montreal, Rome, and different parts of the United States; reflection from Fr. Tom Rosica, CSB, on the perennial relevance of Br. Andr; and footage of the events of Br. Andr's road to sainthood (beatification, canonization, and special celebrations in Rome and Montreal).
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