Livestonth
I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Micah Lloyd
Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.
Ben Larson
By their fruits ye shall know them. (Matt 7:16)One does not have to have a sign from heaven that a man is a saint. Their whole lives are a sign of sainthood. Father Mychal Judge was such a man.He gave all he had every day. Every dime went to the poor, the homeless, those who had nothing. He was a beloved minister to the spiritual needs of his flock.In the middle of the AIDS crisis, when others would treat patients like they had the plague, he would come up to them and kiss them, and minister to their needs. He found a calling with those who were shunned even by their church.This is an incredible story of an incredible man - a true saint.
mychalsprayer
Father Mychal Judge's self-identity as a gay man was a crucial motivation for his remarkable outreach to other outcasts of society.Despite a handful of deniers, the evidence that Fr. Mychal Judge self-identified as gay, though chaste and celibate, is irrefutable. For a discussion of the conclusive facts, visit http://SaintMychalJudge.blogspot.com (then click "Gay Saint" at the top). Most of the world first heard of Fr. Mychal Judge on September 11, 2001. Yet even prior to his heroic death, Mychal was widely seen by many New Yorkers as a living saint for his deep spirituality and his extraordinary work with the homeless, recovering alcoholics, people with AIDS, immigrants, gays and lesbians, and other social outcasts.Mychal's saintliness was not one of outward piety, though he did have an intimate relationship with God. Nor did he march in lockstep with the church hierarchy. Like his spiritual father, St. Francis of Assisi, Mychal reported to a Higher Authority.Mychal's sainthood was in his unconditionally loving presence with all he encountered -- with heavy doses of playful humor thrown in. This is well portrayed by the film."Saint of 9/11" is powerfully inspiring but not sappy. It focuses more on his life than his death. Unfortunately, its 80 minutes can only begin to scratch the surface of his remarkable story. Viewers may also want to read Michael Ford's biography, "Father Mychal Judge: An Authentic American Hero."
kmw1962
This quote comes from a Fransiscan Brother for whom Father Mychal Judge was a mentor.The people interviewed for this documentary are not the erudite, intelligent and moral but for the most part the dregs of society, the lost souls and the outcasts. Sure NYFD guys and fellow priests are there but the stories told about him in this film are mostly by drunks, addicts, the homeless, sick and the poor.This film is a reminder of what being a Christian is actually about without the preaching and proselytizing. While 9/11 is featured at the beginning of this film and again toward the end (Father Mychal held a Mass for many NY Firefighter on September 10 from which most of the film of him as a priest is taken), the documentary is really about a man and his works.
carissad
I was lucky enough to catch this film at the Tribeca Film Festival in its 2nd ever showing. This is a beautifully well-done documentary showing the life of Father Mychal Judge. From his time growing up in Brooklyn to his death on 9/11/01, we are shown what made this man.I think it's safe to say that most of us first heard of Father Mychal after 9/11. But he had done so much up until that fateful day that most of the public didn't know. Whether it was ministering to people with AIDS during a time when most didn't want anything to do with them or giving a coat to a homeless person on his way home, everything Father Mychal did stemmed from love.I found this movie to be inspiring and full of love and hope. I think it's a must-see. :)
