Documentary film tells story of the journey to Rome
“The Letter,” a documentary film that tells the story of the journey to Rome of diverse leaders committed to ecology and various social causes, to discuss the call to action Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis, will be screened at St. Charles Garnier Parish Hall, 2645 Benvoulin Rd., Kelowna on March 5 at 3 p.m.. Admission is free.
The visually-stunning film is directed by Englishman Nicolas Brown (two-time Emmy winner) and co-produced by Off the Fence (winner of the Oscar for best documentary 2021 for “My Octopus Teacher”) and the Laudato Si’ Movement.
Premiered on Oct. 4 at the Vatican, on the occasion of the day of St. Francis of Assisi, the film exceeded one million views in just three days and three million in one week. It is a documentary about integral ecology, and its impact on the planet and people. Caring for each other means caring for the home we share.
The protagonists are an indigenous leader from the Amazon, a Senegalese climate refugee, a youth activist from India and a married couple of Hawaiian scientists. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into Pope Francis’ personal history and stories never seen since he became the bishop of Rome.
After the screening, there will be an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and small-group reflection and discussion.
For more information about the film, visit theletterfilm.org. Register for a free ticket at: eventbrite.ca/e/a-million-reasons-for-hope-freescreening-of-the-letter-tickets-527899972027