The read
It runs a compact 9m.
Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
148 audience votes
Key crew
- Stanley KubrickDirector
Cast
- Bob HiteNarrator (voice)
- Fred StadtmuellerSelf
Stills
Themes
funeralnew mexicopilotpriestblack and whiteshort film