Quotes

I felt that this is what a true artist is supposed to do: allow people to bear witness. His subjects include individuals from all different faiths - Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish - but the common thread is they all followed their truth no matter what the consequence.

After spending time with all these holy images and after listening to Father Bill's heart for so long, I now know that this short life is about what we ask of ourselves. Can we love? Can we have courage? Can we live our truths even if it makes us an outcast? And that finding the 'gold' sometimes takes a journey.

I know many other filmmakers would have been drawn to the politics and conflicts on the surface of his story but for me the icons are what will last. They represent something eternal.

It was important to me to share how Father Bill has spoken out for gay rights throughout his life. It was also important that he address the church sex abuse scandal as it has affected so many lives. I personally see Father McNichols honesty as priest as heroic and redeeming, his message being very much in line with Pope Francis.