Providence, R.I., Jun 7, 2009 / 11:53 am
Part of an incredible team of filmmakers, Charles Kinnane helps give people a glimpse into a world they may have never experienced. Through dramatic filming and powerful images, Kinnane and the “Christ-centered” team lets the dignity of the human person shine through the lepers in Africa, the homeless in New York City, and abused and disabled children in Peru.
Even in his childhood, Kinnane, a native of Little Compton and oldest of 10 children, grew up making home movies with his siblings.
“I’ve always wanted to make films,” said Kinnane. “As kids growing up, that is what we did. We made films for fun. I had a great upbringing and we knew great priests growing up. My grandparents, Maureen and Lou Pieri, who were very active in the Rhode Island pro-life movement, have had a great influence on me.”
Kinnane explained that when it came time for him to work and learn more about film, a priest friend of his gave him some important advice.