Based on a true story about a woman who gave her life to a mission, Cabrini tells the powerful story of doing something and trusting God to handle to cost.
Set in the early 1900’s when women especially of Italian decent have little to no power, Francesca Cabrini begins with a mission. Determined not to take no for an answer, she goes to the Pope himself and is challenged to take her mission to America, the supposed immigrant’s dream. What she discovers sets her on a mission far bigger than she ever imagined and yet she never ceases to give up even when all is against her.
Cabrini stars Cristinana Dell’Anna in what is clear to be the role of her career thus far. The way she portrays such a powerful symbol is exceptionally as she does so with just the right amount of force and yet graceful charm that one would see in a nun. It’ll definitely be interesting to watch what else she is in. Additionally John Lithgow plays the Mayor in a fitting rival role. One can definitely say, Lithgow has a way of stepping in as the character you love to hate and he does it well for sure.
All in all at 2 hour 35 minute runtime, Cabrini will have you fully engrossed and enraged in the segregation and hatred that was as evident then as well as now. For those who have immigration stories, one can relate as it shows how our nation has grown and yet still needs to continue to improve how we treat the “others”. Cabrini, produced by Angel Studios, also has a “pay it forward” initiative as an incentive to get as many people in the world to see this powerful film.
Cabrini came out in theaters on a fitting day, International Women’s Day and is currently playing in one near you.