Mario's Conviction (2008)

One Man's Journey from Mafia to Mormon

Mario's Conviction (2008) poster

"Standing for something" took on a whole new meaning for Mario Facione when he stood face to face with the Mob Boss of the Detroit Mafia. Realizing that he could not serve two masters, Mario asked to be allowed out - to be allowed to live - as mob hitmen stood around anxious to "put him in the pit." Facione's convictions led him to a whole new life in the gospel of Jesus Christ - one of love, Christian family life, and temple covenants. Through this documentary detailing the biography of Facione and his experiences, learn more about the man behind Mafia to Mormon and his singular life. His story is an extraordinary journey through the darkness into light.

Director: Jason Conforto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Production: Avalanche Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

conversion, mafia, mormon, conviction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mario's Conviction about?
"Standing for something" took on a whole new meaning for Mario Facione when he stood face to face with the Mob Boss of the Detroit Mafia. Realizing that he could not serve two masters, Mario asked to be allowed out - to be allowed to live - as mob hitmen stood around anxious to "put him in the pit." Facione's convictions led him to a whole new life in the gospel of Jesus Christ - one of love, Christian family life, and temple covenants. Through this documentary detailing the biography of Facione and his experiences, learn more about the man behind Mafia to Mormon and his singular life. His story is an extraordinary journey through the darkness into light.
Who directed Mario's Conviction?
Mario's Conviction was directed by Jason Conforto.
Who stars in Mario's Conviction?
Mario's Conviction stars Frank Gerrish.
How long is Mario's Conviction?
Mario's Conviction has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Mario's Conviction?
Mario's Conviction is a Documentary film.
Where was Mario's Conviction produced?
Mario's Conviction was produced in United States of America.