‘Sound of Freedom’ Director’s Next Film, Religious Drama ‘Cabrini,’ Set for March Release
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Alejandro Monteverde, the director of 2023’s surprise box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” has set his next film, “Cabrini,” for a theatrical release on March 8, 2024.
From “Sound of Freedom” indie distributor Angel Studios, “Cabrini” tells the story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian American religious sister who founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and became the first U.S.
citizen to be canonized a saint by the Catholic Church. Per the movie’s press release, Cabrini “fought the establishment and became the greatest social entrepreneur of the 19th century.” “Through her willpower, courage, compassion and business skill, she overcame sexism and violent anti-Italian bigotry while fighting against an establishment seeking to hold her back,” reads the release.
Cristiana Dell’Anna stars as Cabrini, while John Lithgow, David Morse, Giancarol Giannini and Federico Castelluccio round out the cast. “Francesca Cabrini is one of the most inspiring and influential figures in modern history, and yet few know her story.
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