John Paul II
The Pope of Freedom
Krakow, Poland. 1939. As the Nazi war machine rolls over Poland, a young man is desperate to save his homeland, its culture and its people from being crushed.
But the solution must be secretive. And what will it take, what sacrifice is needed, to preserve the spirit of a nation? This is the story…of Karol Wojtyla.
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The series tells the story of one of the most heroic men of the 20th century: Pope John Paul II. Karol Wojtyla, along with his friend Halina, perseveres as Nazis invade Poland. Karol’s faith deepens as he encounters the writings of John of the Cross and discerns a vocation to the priesthood. Elements of friendship, courage, and faith are highlighted.
Some elements of intensity that may be unsuitable for younger listeners include Nazi invasion, the natural passing of a family member, forced labor camps, and other elements of war. Sounds of war and a physical fight are heard. People are being loaded into trucks, though it is unclear where they are going. All intense elements serve to highlight the beauty and necessity of faith in darkness.
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Cast & Crew
Cast
Karol Wojtyła – Calvin Chervinko
Little Karol – Archer Geye
Karol Sr. – Demetrios Troy
Cardinal Sapieha – Demetrios Troy
Danuta – Allyson Voller
Tadeusz – Brent LeBlanc
Borys – Gabriel Fries
Miecysław – Eli Sulkowski
Halina Krolikiewicz – Kiki Fox
Krystyna – Laura Sigler
Emilia Martin – Margaret Smith
Polish Radio Announcer – LaGrande
Lange – Maurice McNicholas
Jan Tyranowski – Michael Wollner
Fr. Boczek – Nicholas Troy
Jewish Worker – Nicholas Troy
Conductor – Brent LeBlanc
Foreman – Brent LeBlanc
Corporal – Jerry Schultz
Soldier – Jerry Schultz
Child – Archer Geye
Young Woman – Laura Sigler
Writing & DIrection
Writer - Jacob Groth
Director - Peter Atkinson
Script Development
Casting
Casting Director - Michaela Fox
Production
Associate Producer/Production Manager - Joseph Marsh
Board Operator - Matt Goto
Dialect Coach - Susan Cameron
Sound
Audio Director - Kevin Conroy
Assistant Sound Designer - Ben Kempf
Music Designer - Jay Beckmeyer
Audio Reviewer - Jacob Brusseau
Audio Assembler - Christina Hiromoto
Producers
Executive Producer - Peter Atkinson
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