Saint of 9/11 (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Saint of 9/11 is a documentary film directed by Glenn Holsten, running about 90 minutes. “The life of Father Mychal Judge, Chaplain, FDNY.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Saint of 9/11 presents the turbulent, restless, spiritual and remarkable journey of Father Mychal Judge. Compassionate champion of the needy and forgotten, a beloved Fire Department Chaplain, rousing Irish-American balladeer and iconoclast, Father wrestled with his own private demons while touching others in powerful and miraculous ways. Mychal Judge knew the pain of loss and suffering. He struggled with alcoholism and was an outspoken AA advocate. Father Judge was a gay man who loved his priestly work. Saint of 9/11 portrays Mychal's life as a spiritual adventure and an honest embrace of life, where alcoholism and sexuality were acknowledged. Saint of 9/11 is the story of a life's journey interrupted. Inspired by his life, the documentary embraces Mychal's full humanity.

Who’s in it. Saint of 9/11 stars Ian McKellen as Narrator, Larry Boes as Himself, Everald Brathwaite as Himself and Thomas Paul Carey as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Saint of 9/11 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint of 9/11 page.

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