Constantine's Sword

This was an excellent documentary by a former Catholic Priest into the actions of his Church, the evangelical movement, and politicians over the years to discriminate and kill in the name of Jesus. It starts with an overview of the indoctrination... Full review

The protagonist of this convoluted and intellectually stimulating documentary is John Carroll, once a Catholic priest, now a successful writer and the father of two grown children. The film dramatizes Carroll's best-selling 770-page 2001 book of the same name exploring reasons... Full review

I loved this documentary. I think, though, this film is playing to the choir and should be seen by those who really need to see it. May I suggest offering it for sale at the Air Force Academy and anywhere where... Full review

I really loved the way this movie taught you about history and broke the rules of engaging in a true politcal debate involving the role of religion and politics. This is a documentary about one mans journey for the truth in... Full review

Seldom does one find themselves mesmerized by the sheer intelligence of a documentary, but in Constantines Sword the film makers articulate exploration of the all encompassing question of religion and it's place in the world is breathtaking. The film exposes, quietly... Full review

Constantine's Sword refers to the Christian Cross, the vision of which caused Constantine the Great, to cry out the timeless words " In Hoc Signo Vinces" (in this sign, you will conquer.) transforming a symbol of love and peace into an... Full review

Whew. "Constantine's Sword" might not be the most artistic or visually powerful documentary you'll see this year, but it certainly cuts emotionally deep. This latest offering in the Fresno Jewish Film Series tackles an extremely sticky historical and theological issue... ... Full Article

The late General Joseph Carroll was a Special Agent in the FBI who eventually became a major player in the United States Air Force. His son James was raised in Washington, D.C. and Germany, aspiring to follow his father's path... ... Full Article

Three subjects are tackled in "Constantine's Sword": the origins and history of anti-Semitism in Christianity, the evangelizing of the U.S. Air Force Academy by the New Life Church and James Carroll's decision to leave the priesthood in light of the... ... Full Article

A documentary that zooms in scope from the millennial to the profoundly personal and back again has no business working, yet "Constantine's Sword" speaks provocatively to history and our moment. ... Full Article

This film consists mostly of a story by James Carroll, a national Book Award winner and columnist for the Boston Globe. Carroll is a former priest and practicing Catholic who has made questioning the church his lifelong goal. ... Full Article

CONSTANTINE'S SWORD, the latest film by Oscar-nominated documentarian Oren Jacoby (SISTER ROSE'S PASSION), is an astonishing exploration of the dark side of Christianity, following acclaimed author and former priest James Carroll on a journey of remembrance and reckoning. ... Full Article