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Toppling a Saint
🎬 Movie

Toppling a Saint

2024 · 65 min Documentary History
⭐ 5.0 / 10 · TMDB

An exploration of America’s cultural divide ignited by the 2020 controversy surrounding the forcible toppling of Father Junipero Serra’s statues. Best-selling author Arthur Brooks examines the toxic polarization gripping the nation. Can we bridge this divide, or are we destined to repeat history?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Toppling a Saint is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2024, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

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Ruben Mendoza

Self – Phd, RPA, Professor Emeritus, CSU Monterey Bay

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Dan Horan

Self – Friar, St. Mary's University

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Edward Clark

Self – Bishop, Archdiocese Los Angeles

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Robert Senkewicz

Self – Professor Emeritus of History, Santa Clara University

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Greg Wood

Self – Member of Defend Serra

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Monica Garcia

Self – Member of Defend Serra

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Tom Elewaut

Self – Father, Mission San Buenaventura

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Alan Salazar

Self – Chumash and Tataviam Elder

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Julie Tumamait-Stenslie

Self – Chumash Elder

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Steven Bell

Self – Father, Paulist Reconciliation Ministries

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