Acutis documentary to appear in theaters to coincide with his canonization

By Ann Margaret Lewis

Blessed Carlo Acutis, to be canonized on April 27 as the first “millennial saint,” will be featured in a new documentary coming to theaters through Fathom Events on April 27-29.

Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality reveals the young saint’s spiritual journey in his 15-year life into the 21st century. It focuses on

his fascination with technology, how he used it with amazing finesse and self-reflection for one so young, and how his example reveals ways to combat the crisis of attachment so prevalent among youths today.

As the film follows the life of Blessed Carlo, it also follows a group of high school students from North Dakota as they take an “unplugged” pilgrimage to the Italian cities of Rome, Assisi and Milan to connect with his story. Their experiences on this journey show the powerful influence the soon-to-be saint has on them and their own personal walks with God.

Well-produced with effective visuals and personal stories, the 82-minute film includes insights from Catholic personalities as well as theologians and technology experts, including Crookston, Minn., Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens, Chris Stefanik, Katie Prejean McGrady and more, who explain Blessed Carlo’s role as “God’s influencer.” Their input completes a picture of what made the teenager so special: namely, that his effective and moderate use of technology as well as his personal evangelization efforts directed people to God and outward to their fellow human beings.

Carlo’s efforts brought conversion to his parents, babysitter, friends and other family members, most of whom are also interviewed in the film. For one so young, it is clear that he had a profound influence on those closest to him as well as the world at large.

The documentary was made in conjunction with efforts of the National Eucharistic Congress, for which Blessed Carlo was named a patron. The end of the film features a short reflection on the congress itself and its call to attendees to become eucharistic missionaries.

Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality will be shown in theaters across central and southern Indiana, as well as Kentucky and Ohio. View the film’s trailer, find locations and purchase tickets at carloacutisfilm.com, at local theaters or at fathomentertainment.com/releases/carlo-acutis. †