Review Summary: A positive and abbreviated look at John Paul II
Date: 2008-03-31
Details: I like this DVD. I bought it believing it was 75 minutes. It is actually 45 minutes of biographical information and another 30 minutes of NBC news short clips on various topics.
George Weigel, papal biographer (Witness to Hope) is interviewed in this documentary. Several Childhood friends and fellow priests are also interviewed.
There is so much that the late pope said and did that simply is not covered in the video.
Major themes covered:
His childhood and early years
Rise to the papacy
Poland and Communism
The assassination attempt
The Catholic/Jewish relationship
His relationship with the United States
His ailing later years
All in all, you get a quick overview of a very influential historical figure.
I personally think you get a better glimpse of the man in the video "Witness to Hope" by George Weigel.
Review Summary: Not quite what I was looking for ...
Date: 2005-12-13
Details: Frankly, I was looking for some of the great coverage of John Paul II's life and papacy that aired on most of the networks during the days they covered his death and funeral. This wasn't it. It was good info. if you're looking to add to your John Paul II collection. But if you're looking for the really insirational stuff about him drawing the largest crowds on earth and his last days ... you'll have to look somewhere else. I guess I could have noticed the dvd's release date too.
Review Summary: TWO THUMBS UP
Date: 2005-08-26
Details: This is another terrific DVD on the life of Pope John Paul II. I have several now and I must say that it is certainly worth the money. If you are a fan of the Pope, go ahead and get this DVD and add it to your collection. This DVD will warm your heart whether you are a Christian or not. John Paul II is a giant of our time and this DVD serves his memory very well.
Review Summary: A Devine DVD
Date: 2005-04-04
Details: Really interesting DVD. I couldn't believe NBC News put this out... but then again I'm not surprised because of the terrific storytelling.
Review Summary: Thoughtful and Entertaining
Date: 2005-04-04
Details: Amazing tale of an amazing and important life...great extras in addition to the main show
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