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Format: VHS
Sep 1997
Rated PG-13
Recording Mode: (unknown)
110 min.
Color
UPC: 012569658639 |
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Movie Description
A dramatization of the life of a possible candidate for canonization. After living as a young boheme in 1930's New York--replete with heavy drinking, chain-smoking, sexual promiscuity, and unconventional activism--Dorothy Day yearns for a deeper meaning in life. She discovers God and a greater fulfillment in aiding the poor by opening the Houses of Hospitality in the Lower East Side and founding the Catholic Workers Movement. A light biopic heavy on inspiration.
Synopsis
Film biography of human rights activist Dorothy Day (1897-1980) who has often been compared to Mother Teresa. While a young (and atheistic) woman, Dorothy worked as a leftist, muckracking journalist who enjoyed the company of notable figures such as Eugene O'Neill. Then, her life was changed forever after meeting a nun who ran a homeless shelter. Religion and altruism became the guiding forces of Dorothy's life, as she devoted all of her time to helping the poor and homeless. In addition to supplying them with food and sanctuary, Dorothy fought for their rights, overcoming numerous obstacles along the way.
Film Notes
Released theatrically in New York September 27, 1996.
Shown at the 1996 Toronto Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema).
Distributed by Paulist Pictures, a Catholic film company.
Color by DeLuxe.
Additional credits: Chris Donahue (co-producer).
Industry Reviews
"...Passionately heartfelt....Kelly gives a creditable performance....Dillon is a standout with her serenely self-assured portrayal..."
Variety - Joe Leydon (09/30/1996)
"...Meticulously detailed....Rosen has created a very real world for Day to inhabit..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (09/27/1996)
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