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Patrick

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Very artistically and beautifully done. There is so little primary documents on the legendary life of Patrick. This docudrama has compensated with visuals from the Emerald Island and beautifully done photography. The best DVD of Patrick that I have seen.

So many stories of religious figures add Halos that make it all unbelievable to me but this telling of Patrick's story is well done, dramatic and informative. I like a good rebel story and this story of Patrick delivers. Patrick is played as an admirable hero. If you are curious about where Patrick came from, how he won the hearts, respect of Ireland or how he lived this is a fine telling of the story. Casting Liam Neeson (from Belfast) is a brilliant touch of Irish magic. Patrick

Portrayal of Patrick's kidnapping to Ireland, followed by his escape, and returning home only to voluntarily return to Ireland. Documentary style at times glosses over periods of his life while going into deeper detail of others. Overall, conveys the material in an understandable way and who couldn't listen to Liam Neeson for hours!

This video is an excellent reource on not only getting to know St. Patrick and the details and focus of his life but also as a resource of how to reach others with the Gospel of Christ.

For anyone who has ever wondered who Saint Patrick was, and how did he become so famous. This shows how he wasn't even Irish, but was taken as a slave to Ireland, and at the risk of his life, escaped. However he could not get Ireland out of his mind. It is filmed against beautiful scenery, and is a fast moving story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

This was different than I thought it was when I bought it. I had thought that Liam Neeson was playing "himself" (meaning the Bishop of Armagh). He narrates the documentary. This is an informative film of about 1 hour's length, and should be useful for schools, or for Irish American parents who are trying to reconnect with the auld sod, or instill some sense of heritage in their children. Enjoy, and may you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you're dead.

Teaching Catechism, this video is a great tool for giving my kids correct history about this great man. They can learn that St.Patrick's Day is not all about "green beer and potatos and partying."