Catholics across the nation will have the opportunity to screen “Saint Michael: Meet the Angel,” a documentary about the greatest of the three archangels, Thursday at select theaters. 

The film is dedicated to Michael, the most powerful being under the Trinity and Mary, and his fight against evil. Wincenty Podobinski is the director.

"We present to you the story of St. Micheal the Archangel - in the Christian and Jewish tradition one of the most powerful heavenly beings,” the film's Facebook page says. “It was Michael who first stood up to Lucifer when he rebelled against God. The film shows the true victory of good over evil. It presents the figure of an Angel, as well as stories of people who experienced his intercession and great power in their lives.” 

Producer Oscar Delgado gave his take on the film in several previews.

"I believe the Faith is being lost because we have lost our devotions. For example, the belief in Purgatory,” Delgado said in a LifeSite News article. “People actually believe these days that when you die you go to heaven and play with your dogs.” 

Delgado said the film touches on the history of the Gargano Shrine. It was a cave of devils until St. Michael consecrated it. “Do not consecrate the Shrine for I have already done this,” Michael is said to have told the local bishop. “Start offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass." 

Delgado also talked about Pope Leo XIII's call to recite the St. Michael Prayer after a vision of an evil world. 

”Your first line of defense is your Guardian Angel. If you don’t invoke his aid, you’re open to demonic attack,” he recounted. “Your Guardian Angel is still there. But people don’t invoke their aid anymore.” 

North Texas Catholics provided a preview, saying that the St. Michael film "gives us insight into this defender of the Church, opponent of Satan, and rescuer of souls at the hour of death. He is portrayed as a friend and a warrior for today.”

Regarding the Gargano Shrine, Rector Father Wladyslaw Suchy, discusses some historical highlights associated with it, the article says. For example, Padre Pio once visited the Gargano Shrine and developed a devotion to St. Michael. 

The film shows famous artworks, churches and cultural experiences dedicated to St. Michael and his defeat over Satan. 

“I believe that attending the film on the same day as St. Michael's feast day will give each person a special grace in understanding the power of St. Michael and honor him by learning so much more about him,” Delgado told North Texas Catholics. “Knowledge is critical in being able to invoke the Holy Angels, especially St. Michael.” 

The film is being shown at a one-day special event Thursday, which is St. Michael's feast day. People can find tickets by visiting the film's website or Fathom Events. 

St. Michael is described as the leader of all the holy angels and head of God's army by Catholic.org, He has four chief responsibilities: to fight Satan and his evil works, escort the faithful to Heaven, be a champion and leader of the Church and call humanity from earth to be judged. 

As St. Michael was always just an angel and not a human, most of what is known about him is what is in the Bible. The book of Daniel refers to St. Michael is mentioned as a helper and as a being that will stand for "the children of the people,” Catholic.org says. Elsewhere, the Epistle of St. Jude says St. Michael guards the tombs of Moses and Eve and battles with the devil. In Revelation, St. Michael’s battle with the dragon is cited. 

Watch the official trailer for "Saint Michael: Meet the Angel" on the website for the film.