Description |
1 videodisc (78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, Region 1 encoding. |
Cast |
David Morse, Thomas Ryan, Ana Reeder, Phillip Goodwin, Robert Sella, Judy Bauerlin, Mary Louis Burke, Pamela Isaacs, Genevieve Perrier. |
Credits |
Cinematographer, Michael Pearlman ; editors, Eugene Martin, Juli Vizza ; music, Matthew Levy ; costume designer, Eden Daniels ; production designer, Robert Holtzman. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2001. |
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Based on the book by John P. McNamee. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
Form |
Also issued on VHS. |
Summary |
An inside look at the emotional and spiritual struggles and joys of an extraordinary priest called to serve in one of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods. Faced with gangs, poverty, drugs and an often felt feeling of hopelessness, Father Mac, is a tireless crusader, handing out food to the poor, interceding with colleges on behalf of promising students, and occasionally bailing out neighborhood kids from night court. |
Note |
Special features: theatrical trailer. |
Awards |
Heartland Film Festival, 2001: Crystal Heart Award (Eugene Martin). |
Contents |
Special features: Interactive menus -- Scene access -- Theatrical trailer. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Priests -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Drama.
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Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Religious life -- Drama.
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Neighborhoods -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Drama.
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Spiritual formation -- Drama.
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Added Author |
Martin, Eugene.
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Givnish, Ed.
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Rosenstein, Lisa.
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Wilson, Cate.
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Morse, David, 1953-
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Ryan, Thomas.
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Reeder, Ana.
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Goodwin, Phillip.
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Sella, Robert.
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Bauerlin, Judy.
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Burke, Mary Louise.
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Isaacs, Pamela.
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Perrier, Genevieve.
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Pearlman, Michael, 1952-
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Vizza, Juli.
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Levy, Matthew, 1963-
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Daniels, Eden.
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Holtzman, Robert.
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McNamee, John P., 1933-
Diary of a city priest.
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City Story Pictures (Firm)
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Heartland Film Festival Video (Firm)
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ISBN |
0971920133 |
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9780971920132 |
Standard No. |
823433354027 |
Music No. |
HFF5402 Heartland Film Festival Video |
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