Father Stu Boston Premiere in Boston
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“Mark Wahlberg, who grew up in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, spoke with NewsCenter 5 on Tuesday ahead of the premiere of his new movie "Father Stu" in his hometown.
The film was truly a passion project for Wahlberg, who is deeply embracing his Catholic faith. It does include a good dose of religion, but Wahlberg said the movie is for everyone.
"Father Stu" tells the true story of Stuart Long, an amateur boxer turned wanna-be actor turned Catholic priest.
Long became a priest just four years before dying of a degenerative muscle disease at the age of 50.
Wahlberg said he sees some parallels between his life and Long's because as a younger man, Long made poor choices and was tested by injury and failure.
"Obviously, having a troubled past and really turning to God and to my faith to find direction, and to really turn my life around," Wahlberg said.
Wahlberg also said he was determined to tell Father Stu's story because of the universal message it shares.
"It's about tough mercy and tough grace, but ultimately it's a very uplifting and inspiring story," he said.
"Father Stu" is scheduled to be released in theaters on Wednesday, April 13.”
News links below:
https://www.patriotledger.com/story/entertainment/2022/04/08/boston-interview-mark-wahlberg-talks-father-stu-faith-family/9491464002/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/mark-wahlberg-father-stu-boston-premiere/39644309
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mark-wahlberg-alma-wahlberg-loss-father-stu
