February 2019
Forgiveness: The Secret of Peace
The premiere of the documentary about Fr. Ubald Rugirangoga, a Catholic priest in Rwanda whose mission is to bring forgiveness, peace and reconciliation to the people of Rwanda through God’s word and healing. Followed by a panel discussion with Fr. Ubald and others.
Find out more »March 2019
Humanité: The Beloved Community
Saxophonist and composer Kirk Whalum and documentary director Jim Hanon’s musical celebration channels the ethos of civil rights in a raw and compassionate bid for global harmony.
Find out more »Breakthrough – Exclusive Sneak Peek
A sneak preview of the new film starring Chrissy Metz as a woman whose 14-year-old son falls into an icy Missouri lake, dies, and regains a pulse immediately after his desperate mother prays for a miracle. Followed by a conversation with the director, producer, and stars.
Find out more »Oz at 80
A big screen showing of the The Wizard of Oz followed by behind-the-screen stories of the making of the family classic with author, historian, and Judy Garland and Oz expert John Fricke.
Find out more »1939: A Year in Film to Remember
In this three-part series, author, professor and film historian Fr. Robert Lauder explores a trio of classics from 1939: Love Affair (March 26), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (April 2), and Ninotchka (April 9).
Find out more »Pope vs Hitler
Back by popular demand! The Vatican’s silence in the face of Nazi atrocities remains controversial. But a key part of the story was untold — the Vatican’s covert effort to assassinate the Fuhrer. This special event, followed by a discussion with director Chris Casell, is for Sheen Center members only and purchasers of tickets to the play All Our Children.
Find out more »April 2019
The Divine Plan: Reagan, John Paul II and the Dramatic End of the Cold War
Director Robert Orlando reveals one of the least-known stories of the 20th century, full of international intrigue, in which an unlikely pair — a president and a pope — set in motion a plot to topple the Soviet Empire.
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