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Christopher Summa

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Christopher Summa
"The Boy Who Found Gold" is a cinematic journey into the art and spirit of William Hart McNichols.  Filmed across the American Southwest, it documents the world renowned artist and Roman Catholic priest.  McNichols shares the untold stories and prayers from his work during the early days of the AIDS crisis all the way to his peaceful apprenticeship in the desert of New Mexico. The film follows his colorful life as he crosses paths with presidents, popes, martyrs, and parishioners, finding an insightful lesson with each encounter. McNichols message as a priest, artist and man speaks to the most powerful element of the human spirit: Mercy.
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Christopher Summa is the director and producer of the acclaimed feature-length documentary "The Boy Who Found Gold" about world-renowned artist and Roman Catholic priest William Hart McNichols. Prior to this he directed four award-winning short films that played at numerous festivals internationally including the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. He's won film grants from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts as well as the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art. He received special recognition at The Brooklyn Film Festival for his unique union of Italian-American and African-American themes in his work. Summa spent a year at the Actors Studio in New York and was also an invited guest at the Work Center of Jerzy Grotowski in Pontedera, Italy. He credits these two experiences with creating his method of working with actors. He is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York city.
BornNovember 4, 1973
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Christopher Summa films a scene with the Canon Scoopic MS 16mm Camera.
Christopher Summa films Jabbar McDonald for a scene in the short film "The Passionist"
Christopher Summa speaking at a New York screening for "The Boy Who Found Gold"
Christopher Summa attending "The Boy Who Found Gold" closing night screening at the 2016 Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival in Los Angeles, California.
Christopher Summa discusses a scene with actors Christian Sorge and Soledad Pertier.
Christopher Summa filming actor Christian Sorge in Venice, Italy.
Christopher Summa filming a scene for "The Passionist" in St. Peter's Square in Rome, Italy.
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Director Christopher Summa and actor Marlon John film the opening train sequence.

Known for

The Boy Who Found Gold (2016)
The Boy Who Found Gold
7.7
  • Director
  • 2016
The Anchor Man (2001)
The Anchor Man
8.2
Short
  • Director
  • 2001
Be My Brother (2001)
Be My Brother
8.8
Short
  • Director
  • 2001
Waiting for the Passion (1997)
Waiting for the Passion
Short
  • Director
  • 1997

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Director

  • The Boy Who Found Gold (2016)
    The Boy Who Found Gold
    • Director
    • 2016
  • The Passionist (2011)
    The Passionist
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Be My Brother (2001)
    Be My Brother
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Anchor Man (2001)
    The Anchor Man
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Waiting for the Passion (1997)
    Waiting for the Passion
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1997

Writer

  • The Passionist (2011)
    The Passionist
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Be My Brother (2001)
    Be My Brother
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Anchor Man (2001)
    The Anchor Man
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Waiting for the Passion (1997)
    Waiting for the Passion
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 1997

Editor

  • Be My Brother (2001)
    Be My Brother
    • Editor
    • Short
    • 2001
  • The Anchor Man (2001)
    The Anchor Man
    • Editor
    • Short
    • 2001
  • Waiting for the Passion (1997)
    Waiting for the Passion
    • Editor
    • Short
    • 1997

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    • November 4, 1973
    • New York City, New York, USA

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    I felt that this is what a true artist is supposed to do: allow people to bear witness. His subjects include individuals from all different faiths - Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish - but the common thread is they all followed their truth no matter what the consequence.

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