Pope Francis and his inspiring encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’, has motivated millions of people to care for our common home and work against the climate crisis. Now the encyclical will be the focus of an upcoming feature-length documentary film entitled “The Invitation.” The film was released on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
“I wish to address every person living on this planet” wrote Pope Francis in the opening pages of his encyclical letter, and this is what Nicolas Brown, director of the film, from the production company Off The Fence, together with the Laudato Si’ Movement want to achieve with the film: that all the people of the world understand the Church’s concern for the cry of the earth and the poor.
“The Invitation” follows diverse ecological advocates from around the world: a climate refugee from Senegal, a young activist from India, two marine biologists from the United States, and the leader of an indigenous community in Brazil. They receive an “invitation” to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Read more from the Laudato Si' website ...
The Letter (available on YouTube)
