Francesco

A very interesting and in-depth look at one of the most popular religious figures of all time. There is a lot here to digest and sometimes it feels like there is too much to digest. This is the film that reveals Pope Francis's stance on gay marriage and he says that he supports it which is amazing. It really was a great look into his life although it feels very disjointed. It doesn't really have a competent structure and instead prefers to present issues for a little bit and then talk about it later and not at that time which would be fine if it didn't do this all time. It also feels a little bit too long. This documentary is 2 hours but it really shouldn't be this long. Although it was long, the information presented and how it was presented was thought provoking and mostly unique. I'm glad I got the opportunity to watch this at the Savannah Film Festival. Whenever this film comes out, please go watch it. It's worth it.

This film does not shy away from the abuse suffered by people by some in the clergy. For those with no knowledge on Francis it will provide a deep insight into the man, for those with prior interest in Pope Francis it will elucidate further the profoundly humanitarian character of this man. We see Pope Francis with the energy of a man half his age buzz about the globe caring for those on the peripheries. He fights and highlights uncomfortable realities that the world leaders & media would prefer we aren't aware exist. The outpouring of respect from people of differing faiths and none at this sad time of Pope Francis death will make so much sense after watching this film for anyone in doubt. While Francesco has been the leader of the Catholic Church globally for the last 12 years there is less reference to God in this film (which might please some) and more provides a portrait of how much Francis loved humanity and the world. The film is a heart opening experience.

I a very good documentary for pope Francis who is proved to be a role model for many. His example is important and the movie shows that. Unfortunately, the ratings here are not an honest review but pure hate and cynicism.

Documents snippets, albeit important snippets, of Pope Francis' papacy. For anyone interested in Francis as a person and as a Pope, it's a great documentary to watch.

Francis tried to pretend he would be a different pope and while he talks a good game, he continues to enable the church to continue its most horrific and problematic behavior. Despite hinting at support of gay marriage, the church continues to condemn homosexuality as inherently unnatural. Francis also helped the church fight against a law that would allow abuse victims to sue the church. The church tried to use Francis to appear progressive, and he played along, to rehab some of the image of the church, but Francis is just another pedophile protector. Films like this just serve to whitewash his true legacy.