Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger (2009)

The story of Catholic iconoclast Michael Pfleger who made it his mission to transform the drug ravaged south side Chicago community surrounding his parish. In so doing, Father Mike has run directly into conflict with the local Catholic hierarchy. The film explores issues of racism, the power of the media, and the tension between Pfleger's 'gospel of the streets' versus traditional Church theology.

Director: Bob Hercules
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

chicago, illinois, catholic, drug

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger about?
The story of Catholic iconoclast Michael Pfleger who made it his mission to transform the drug ravaged south side Chicago community surrounding his parish. In so doing, Father Mike has run directly into conflict with the local Catholic hierarchy. The film explores issues of racism, the power of the media, and the tension between Pfleger's 'gospel of the streets' versus traditional Church theology.
Who directed Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger?
Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger was directed by Bob Hercules.
How long is Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger?
Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger?
Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger is a Documentary film.
Where was Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger produced?
Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger was produced in United States of America.