Pope John Paul II Film Premiere in Santa Clara on Nov. 11 Includes In-Person Appearance by Jon Voight

Pope John Paul II Film Premiere in Santa Clara on Nov. 11 Includes In-Person Appearance by Jon Voight

What:

Special film-premiere event featuring actor (Jon Voight) and director (John Kent Harrison).

Ignatius Press has acquired sole North American DVD distribution of this CBS film. Made in close cooperation with the Vatican, it originally aired on CBS last year, and tells the story of Karol Wojtyla, the man who became one of the most important 20th-century figures, and who is now called 'John Paul the Great' by many who knew and admired him. From his childhood in Poland, through the Nazi occupation of his homeland, to his surprising elevation to the Papacy, Pope John Paul II shows the courage, sanctity, intelligence, and humor of this great man. This epic film is considered the definitive biographical movie on John Paul II. Ignatius Press' special website for the event: http://www.ignatius.com/Videos/PopeJohnPaulII/premiere.htm

Who:

Appearing in-person are: Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight, film director John Kent Harrison, and Ignatius Press publisher Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J. Mr. Voight earned an Emmy nomination for his powerful performance as John Paul II. These men will share their insights on the late Pope, and Mr. Voight will sign DVDs after the showing.

When:
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006

3 - 4:30 pm - Media interviews by pre-scheduled appointment
5 pm - Doors open to ticket-holders; hors d'oeuvres and wine served

6 pm - Film shown on 22' screen [short intermission between 1st and 2nd part]

9:15 pm - Reception with speakers, DVD signing

Where:
Our Lady of Peace Shrine (hall)
2800 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA

Media interested in attending/scheduling an interview with Jon Voight or John Kent Harrison should contact Christine V. Owsik (215-230-8095) or at valencom@aol.com.

San Francisco-based Ignatius Press, founded in 1978, is one of the largest Catholic publishers in the world. Ignatius Press is the primary English-language publisher of Pope Benedict XVI's books. It is likewise dedicated to publishing and distributing genuine information on the Catholic faith, and publishes over 40 books each year (with over 1,500 titles in print). Its author roster includes some of the foremost names in the Catholic Church. Ignatius is also the publisher of Catholic World Report and Homiletic & Pastoral Review magazines. Ordering can be done through: www.ignatius.com, or by calling: 1-800-651-1531.

Contact: Christine Valentine-Owsik
For: Ignatius Press
215-230-8095
valencom@aol.com

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Source: Ignatius Press

Web Site: http://www.ignatius.com/
http://www.ignatius.com/videos/popejohnpaulii/premiere.htm

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