Product Details

• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Paramount
• DVD Release Date: April 12, 2005
• Run Time: 57 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00095UZ1A
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,271 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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POPE JOHN PAUL II:BUILDER OF BRIDGES - DVD Movie

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good quick overview of Pope John Paul II, November 28, 2005

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Derrik Mantel (Maplewood, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: CBS News Presents - Pope John Paul II - Builder of Bridges - In Memoriam (DVD)

This video is a great overview of the pope's life. The drawback is that it is 57 minutes long. This is a great supplement to Weigel's Witness to Hope.

There is some great footage of Pope John Paul II that is unique to this video. There is a great scene in NY in the rain where the pontiff calls on America to defend the most vulnerable - the unborn and the old. In another scene from Brazil, the Pope gave away his gold cardinal's ring to be sold to assist the needy that he encountered in a Ghetto.

It is a great addition to any collection.

Topics covered include:

His early years
His election
His trips to the US & World
The Poor
CBS' 48 hrs special assignment in the Vatican
Communism
Youth

This short video is perfect for someone who wants a meaningful, objective, and abbreviated look at one of the most fascinating leaders of the 20th century.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great documentary about a Great Pope! With unique things to it., April 15, 2011

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Mateus de Castro (Rio De Janeiro Brazil) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CBS News Presents - Pope John Paul II - Builder of Bridges - In Memoriam (DVD)

This is a great documentary. Sober, objective, and very informative.

It has some of the same things you will find on other documentaries about this great saint, but it has some unique things to it. Like showing the secret archives of the Vatican; how is a day in the life of some around the Pope; and some really fantastic relics. All that, and great scenes of the Pope.

It has enough unique things to be worth on anyone's collection.

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars John Paul II The Great, July 27, 2005

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Monika (Mansfield, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CBS News Presents - Pope John Paul II - Builder of Bridges - In Memoriam (DVD)

Very human story of my fellow Polish. Inspirational, courageous. Good and complete 1 hour biography of the great man.
Rest in peace Lolek!