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Hesburgh (2019)
Director: Patrick Creadon
Cast: Maurice LaMarche, Ted Koppel, Alan K. Simpson, Theodore Hesburgh
Runtime104 min
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He counseled presidents and popes, served on corporate boards and infuriated Richard Nixon. He was one of the only friends to whom Ann Landers turned for advice. During his 35 years as president of the University of Notre Dame, Theodore Hesburgh became one of the most influential and inspiring people of the 20th century.
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Hesburgh, the 2019 documentary directed by Patrick Creadon, has been well-received by critics, who have praised the film for its insightful look at the influential life and career of Theodore Hesburgh, the longtime president of the University of Notre Dame. While the film has not received any major awards recognition, it has earned positive ratings from audiences, indicating a favorable public reception.
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Fans of insightful documentaries will appreciate 'Hesburgh' (2019), directed by Patrick Creadon, for its compelling portrait of Theodore Hesburgh, the influential and visionary president of the University of Notre Dame who advised presidents and popes. The film offers a thought-provoking look at Hesburgh's inspiring life and legacy through the accounts of those who knew him best, including notable figures like Ted Koppel.
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Hesburgh is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Patrick Creadon. The film follows the life of Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, President of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 through 1987, particularly during his time working on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The film is drawn from archival footage, as well as interviews with family, colleagues at Notre Dame, politicians, journalists, and historians. Maurice LaMarche provides the voice of Hesburgh, narrating the documentary with words drawn from Hesburgh's writings and tapes.
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