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Title: The Field Afar: The Life of Fr. Vincent Capodanno
Condition: New
Format: Blu-ray
EAN: 0810017889341
Genre: Special Interest
Description: Fr. Capodanno, a native of Staten Island, New York was a Catholic priest, who received the posthumous Medal of Honor for his valor as a chaplain to the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war. Among his men, he earned the nickname, the "Grunt Padre," because of his ministry to the "grunts" (nickname for members of the infantry). Veterans recall how Fr. Capodanno was a constant companion to the Marines - living, eating and sleeping in the same rough conditions as the men he served. What his Marines remember most about this remarkable priest, however, was his bravery and fearlessness on the battlefield. During his two tours in Vietnam, he accompanied the men in nearly a dozen combat operations, tending to the wounded and offering Last Rites to the dying. In 2006, the Vatican began an official investigation into Fr. Vincent's life for possible canonization and sainthood. Today numerous monuments - roads, chapels, ships and organizations are named in his honor. In a world growing ever more weary with cynicism, this is a story to renew the spirit. In the stories told by the Marines who knew him, we gain insight into the tremendous impact a life can have when it is lived in service to others.

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Audio Format: Dolby Digital 5.1
Color / Black & White: Color
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Important Product Information - This product is manufactured on demand in the BD-R format. It will play in nearly all leading Blu-ray players that have the latest firmware updates. Microsoft Xbox One, however, does not currently support BD-R playback.
Country/Region of Manufacture: USA
Studio: Castletown Media
Language: English
Subtitle Language: Spanish
Director: Jake Ehrlich, Tim Moriarty
Actor: Tim Moriarty
Rating: MPAA Not Rated
No Of Discs: 1
Run Time: 52
Region Code: Blu-ray: A (Americas, Southeast Asia...)
MPN: 810017889341

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