Henriette became the founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family, an international order of nuns dedicated to serving the poor and elderly. In 1989, she became the first woman of African-American descent in the United States whose cause for canonization has been officially recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. No matter your denominational leanings, this film exemplifies faith and a reverence for God. Ms. Williams does a credible job conveying Henriette Delille’s determinations and selfless devotion to others. Although it piles one clichéd difficulty upon another, and we see many white racists, it also shows great compassion and strength of character in decent people of different ethnicities. Once past the insipid title, I found this telefilm both educational and most enjoyable.
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