Building a Bridge

Building a Bridge follows Father James Martin's journey to make the Catholic Church more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, despite loud opposition from within and outside the Church. Horrified by Catholic leaders’ silence in the wake of the Pulse nightclub massacre, Father Martin writes a widely acclaimed book and tours the country, speaking with the news media, local parishes, and LGBTQ+ Catholics with his message of “compassion, respect, and sensitivity.” The film follows Father Martin and the lives he has impacted, including a grieving Pulse mother, a family with three queer siblings, and a college student trying to reconcile his gay and Catholic identities. Meanwhile, Father Martin faces vicious attacks from his most vocal opponent, Michael Voris, and his “alt-right media empire,” Church Militant. Voris, a repentant Catholic with a “sinful” past, organizes protests and social media campaigns against Father Martin. (Gravitas Ventures)