Epoch Cinema Documentary Review: ‘The Divine Plan’
When I first heard about director Robert Orlando’s 2019 documentary, “The Divine Plan,” (available to watch on Epoch Cinema), I thought its premise was intriguing. Part of the film’s description states “It remains the least-known story of the twentieth century—A president and a pope; an unlikely pair who combine deep faith with political acumen and high-octane star power.” That couldn’t be truer, as many people (especially younger folks) are unaware of the pairing of these two power players—let alone the factors involved that precipitated the fall of the Soviet Union.
Ably narrated by actor Peter Reznikoff, the documentary features a veritable plethora of fascinating interviews, as well as cartoon-like visuals that recreate many of the events that former President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II faced in their individual lives, as well as after they had joined forces….