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How Chris Pratt, The Pope And Rotten Tomatoes Are Powering Marketing For Oscar Contender ‘Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey’
The Chris Pratt-executive produced 'Fighting Spirit,' about army chaplains, is getting an Oscar campaign boost from the Vatican and Rotten Tomatoes.
Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey is enjoying some unexpected awards season chatter, but earlier this year, the documentary couldn’t even secure a slot at Sundance — or any of the usual high-profile festivals. Since then, the documentary — an examination of military chaplains who’ve been a guiding light for American soldiers battling enemies and complicated emotions on the frontlines — has received a groundswell of support from a pair of famous friends, as well as the United States Army, and some good, old-fashioned community word of mouth. Although Fighting Spirit spotlights Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist combat chaplains, it was the film’s Catholic connections that led the team to Vatican City to kick off a round of fall screenings.
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