Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story (2024)
Father Edward J. Flanagan is a familiar name to many Americans, often for the Oscar-winning 1938 film starring Spencer Tracy about Flanagan’s groundbreaking child welfare organization. But the story extends far beyond that, to a man whose name and legacy are still well-known as far as Germany and Japan. Flanagan gained influence and admiration over the course of his life from Presidents, CEOs, celebrities and more, but none mattered more to him than that of the children for whom he tirelessly worked. A sobering reminder of this was during WWII, as Flanagan saw droves of former Boys Town citizens go off to war. In fact, so many former Boys Town boys named Flanagan as their next of kin that the American War Dads Association named him as America’s No. 1 War Dad.
Cast
- Jonathan Roumie - Narrator (voice)
- Edward Flanagan - Self (archive footage)
- Spencer Tracy - Fr. Edward Flanagan (archive footage)
Screenplay
Keywords
world war ii, biography, inspiring story, injustice, father figure, missionary priest, boys town, child welfare, troubled youth
Trailer
Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story about?
- Father Edward J. Flanagan is a familiar name to many Americans, often for the Oscar-winning 1938 film starring Spencer Tracy about Flanagan’s groundbreaking child welfare organization. But the story extends far beyond that, to a man whose name and legacy are still well-known as far as Germany and Japan. Flanagan gained influence and admiration over the course of his life from Presidents, CEOs, celebrities and more, but none mattered more to him than that of the children for whom he tirelessly worked. A sobering reminder of this was during WWII, as Flanagan saw droves of former Boys Town citizens go off to war. In fact, so many former Boys Town boys named Flanagan as their next of kin that the American War Dads Association named him as America’s No. 1 War Dad.
- Who directed Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?
- Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story was directed by Daniel Gebert, Rob Kaczmark.
- Who stars in Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?
- Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story stars Jonathan Roumie, Edward Flanagan, Spencer Tracy.
- How long is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?
- Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?
- Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story is a Documentary, History film.
- What is the budget of Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story?
- Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story had a budget of $435,075.