Francesco

Release Date: March 28, 2021

Running Time: 117 min

Rating: NR

Director: Evgeny Afineevsky

Producers: Evgeny Afineevsky, Den Tolmor, Eric Esrailian, Teri Schwartz

FRANCESCO takes an unsparing look at the most pressing issues of the 21st Century; economic  stratification, race and gender inequality, the climate crisis, xenophobia and others; while shining a light on  the challenges and consequences that have led us to this moment in time. As we embark on this journey,  with Pope Francis as our guide, we discover a leader who demonstrates a tremendous amount of humility,  wisdom and generosity towards all, and whose ideals can help us build a bridge to a better future and thrive  as a global community.  

FRANCESCO is not a biographical film about Pope Francis in the traditional sense. Rather, the  documentary provides a glimpse into his work addressing so many issues of today; climate change,  immigration, peace and religious tolerance, the LGBT community, gender and identity justice, health, and  economic equality. As a result, we are given an example of leadership that provides hope and inspiration  during one of the most unprecedented moments in our lives.