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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor

1997 · 95 min

A solemn, faith-driven biopic that moves slowly through poverty and doubt, offering quiet inspiration rather than drama.

Overview: Calcutta, 1946. Violence rages in India. Sister Teresa teaches at a convent, but is haunted by the faces of the starving, the poor and the homeless; the faces of those less fortunate than her. With only her faith in God, she leaves the convent to live in the slums and care for the poor. An surprisingly, even one of the most revered, selfless heroes questioned her purpose.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, politics
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
politics
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none