Life story. Pope and his role in the fall of communism. Critical perspective.
Notes:
Originally produced for Canadian television in 2003 as a 3-part documentary. Special features: bonus interviews with Charles Curran and Hans Kung, theologians; Marco Politi, biographer; Sister Theresa Kane, Leadership Conference of Women Religious; Francis Cardinal Arinze; Henry Kissinger; Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. National Security advisor; scene selection. Claude Bisaillon, Vladimir Boiko, Andre Ferland, Liliane Fortier, Sukhbir Goraya, Sol Horowitz, Yves Laurin, Marcin Lesniak, Magdalena Lhuda, John Roger Olsson, Charles Poulin, Ilia Rossin, Martin Stone, Milton Tanaka, Jacques Thuaud, Gaston A. Viens, Len Waller, Christopher Williams ; Gregory Hlady, Kathleen Fee, Arthur Grosser, Arthur Holden, Vlasta Vrana, voices.
Contents:
Life story -- The Pope and his role in the fall of communism -- A critical perspective.
Summary:
"This biographical look at Pope John Paul II, arguably one of the most controversial and influential Popes in history follows Pope John Paul, born Karol Wojtyla from his birth in Poland to his rise as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Originally aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the program provides a balanced view of the Pope's theology, including his return to more restrictive teachings on sex, contraception, divorce, homosexuality, and other controversial subjects. Featuring interviews with theologians, religious officials, and political leaders, this film provides a comprehensive portrait of the Pope's life, religious beliefs, and political influence.
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