SYNOPSIS

A Pope John Paul II lollipop. An Elvis Presley shower curtain. A Princess Diana teacup. These are just some of the countless pieces of memorabilia that these pop culture icons’ most devoted fans collect and cherish – but why? The Faithful‘s director, Annie Berman, explores the deep veneration and legacies of the Pope, the Princess, and the King. Over the course of 20 years, Berman profiles these figures’ biggest fans and makes numerous pilgrimages to Vatican City, Graceland, and Kensington Palace. As the years go by, the film itself becomes increasingly entwined with Berman’s daily life and identity, much like how these officially-licensed knick-knacks define the fans she filmed.

Critics and Audiences are Raving

🏆 WINNER: BEST CINEMATIC ESSAY PRIZE | Le FIFA | Unveiling of the Winners of the 41st edition of Le FIFA, The International Festival of Films on Art

“A real auteur film with a strong signature.” – Jacinthe Brisebois, Le Fifa Film Festival, Director of Programming

A San Francisco Chronicle Pick!

“Ruminative, haunting, strange,” raves The Boston Globe

“My favorite film we’ve screened in my five years as associate programmer at USC School of Cinematic Arts!” – Matthew Meier

"It takes an artist like Berman to show you something you hadn’t imagined.” – John W. Sparks, Memphis Flyer

ABOUT THE RELEASE

THE FAITHFUL opened in New York during Elvis Week August 13, 2021 at The Maysles Documentary Center followed by nationwide theatrical engagements including Los Angeles’ Laemmle Theaters, The Roxie in San Francisco, The Crosstown Memphis, SIFF Seattle Film Center, and O Cinema Miami. Now available for educational purchase through Collective Eye. A wider consumer release is in the works. Stay tuned!