The Making of "Cabrini" with Executive Producer J. Eustace Wolfington

The Italian Radio Hour

This week on The Italian Radio Hour - From Alejandro Monteverde, award-winning director of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮, comes the powerful epic of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrives in New York City in 1889 and is greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children. Cabrini sets off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor to secure housing and healthcare for society's most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini builds an empire of hope unlike anything the world had ever seen. But, how many of you are familiar with the story of the man who has made it all possible? Join me in conversation with J. Eustace Wolfington, a Philadelphia businessman and the executive producer of the movie "Cabrini" as we discuss the film, and the very personal inspiration that drove him to make this epic production about the life of the first Italian-American saint. Learn about the casting choices, cinematography and much, much more. Eustace is the first to ever be honored with "Son of Cabrini: award, in recognition of the commitment of his time, energy, and financial resources to produce this film, with the confidence that his legacy represents a story worth telling that will resonate with the young women of today, tomorrow, and the future. This films offers a universal message for people of all ages and faiths. At a time when the world is filled with anxiety about the future, J Eustace Wolfington wants people to be lifted by her example and knows their fears will be replaced with the courage to go out into the world and make it better. The movie will also be released in Italy in September with great anticipation. Want to watch the movie at home? Visit: https://www.angel.com/movies/cabrini to learn how.

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