The War of the Vendée will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in the lecture hall of the AMU academic building, with an introduction and Q&A afterward with the director, Jim Morlino. The event is free, and open to all.

The film chronicles the forgotten but inspiring story of the brave Catholic men and women who resisted the religious persecution of the French Revolution. Professionally produced by Navis Pictures and featuring young, talented actors ages 4-18, this film deals with the timeless themes of humility, self-sacrifice, courage, faith, perseverance, and love.

Navis Pictures is a small, independent film production company based in Dan-bury, CT. Founded in 2009 by Jim Morlino, its primary purpose is to produce beautiful, inspiring, and entertaining films with a Catholic worldview that can be enjoyed by the entire family. It also hopes to inspire the next generation of young Catholic artists.