The remarkable story of Father Flanagan is told in the new feature-length documentary, “Heart of a Servant: The Story of Father Flanagan,” which will be released by Fathom Events exclusively in theaters nationwide for one-night only, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. The documentary features expert commentary from: Dr. Heather Fryer, former professor of history and director of American Studies, Creighton University, Steve Wolf, vice postulator for the cause for the beatification and canonization of Servant of God Father Edward J. Flanagan and a Boys Town alumnus, Deacon Omar F.A. Guiterrez, notary, cause for canonization of Edward J. Flanagan, Thomas Lynch, director of community programs and curator of archives, Boys Town, Gloria Purvis, media host and racial justice expert, Fr. Ryan Lewis, J.C.L., Archbishop’s delegate, cause for canonization of Edward J. Flanagan, Marilyn “Winkie” Takahashi-Fordney, former Boys Town resident
