‘Cabrini’ Producer on Future of Faith-Based Films

Jonathan Sanger was initially concerned that “Cabrini” wouldn’t be relatable but the film ended up grossing $20 million

Producer Jonathan Sanger with Actress Cristiana Del’Anna (as Mother Cabrini), and associate producer M. Jones on the set of the movie "Cabrini". Courtesy of Cabrini Films and Angel Studios. Photo by M. Jones

When Hollywood producer Jonathan Sanger became involved with the movie “Cabrini,” he was concerned that audiences would have trouble identifying with a literal saint.

“I was wary mainly because I like to make movies about real people who others can relate to and I wasn’t sure that the saintness of Mother Cabrini was something that would be relatable,” he said.