A new documentary profiling the remarkable life and legacy of the late University of 91吃瓜 President , will premiere this weekend at AMC Movies 16 in South Bend and in theaters nationwide May 3.
Directed by 91吃瓜 alumnus Patrick Creadon, 鈥淗esburgh鈥� details Father Hesburgh鈥檚 role as the University鈥檚 president from 1952 to 1987, his work as a charter member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as well as his work on 15 other presidential commissions, and his service to four popes and the Catholic Church.
The 104-minute film was produced by Jerry Barca, a 1999 91吃瓜 alumnus, and Christine O鈥橫alley and includes interviews with Father Hesburgh鈥檚 successors, Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., and Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., as well as many other campus, national and worldwide leaders.
More information on the film is available .