- Content: Chris Pratt Brings Army Chaplain’s Story to Big Screen — You Don’t Want to Miss It
By Movieguide® Contributor
Chris Pratt is one of the producers behind the forthcoming FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY, a documentary sharing the life of Emil Kapaun.
“When the remains of prisoner of war and Army combat chaplain Emil Kapaun (perhaps the Vatican’s next saint) are identified after 70 years, much of our nation is captivated by their journey home,” a description of the documentary reads. “As a younger former chaplain unexpectedly embarks on his own journey to greet them, he becomes inspired by the untold stories of the 419 U.S. military chaplain heroes who’ve given their lives for this unique calling.”
The synopsis continues, “As the paths of these combat chaplains from different eras finally collide, we’re reminded how the profound weight of history and the immense power of love can converge to produce a life-changing healing.”
FIGHTING SPIRIT will premiere in theaters around the country on Nov. 8 in honor of Veterans Day through Falling Forward Films.
“I’m so excited for audiences to see this film theatrically on Veterans Day,” Pratt, who serves as an executive producer on the project, said in a statement. “The work done by combat chaplains to support our soldiers through issues of life and death on the frontlines is truly extraordinary, and to be part of celebrating this story of a chaplain’s journey in such a cinematic way is an honor.”
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The documentary was produced through Paulist Productions, and the company’s president Michael Sullivan shared that it “has been years in the making.”
Paulist Productions was founded “to create thought provoking entertainment that explores the human condition, and has produced award-winning documentaries, feature films, television, and TV movies addressing pressing social issues and important moral questions,” per their website.
“In a time of rapid change and declining options for family viewing, Paulist is dedicated to developing positive programming with meaningful content,” the website continues.
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