A Catholic priest pilots his Piper Cub aircraft across a 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico to serve his scattered congregation.
Synopsis
A Catholic priest pilots his Piper Cub aircraft across a 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico to serve his scattered congregation.
Synopsis
Father Fred Stadtmueller flies his Piper Cub, the Spirit of St. Joseph, over rural New Mexico. He serves a parish that spans 4,000 square miles. Over two days, Stanley Kubrick documents Stadtmueller as he conducts Mass, settles disputes among children, and attends a funeral. The priest also airlifts a sick child to receive medical care. The film captures the daily challenges and dedication of a priest committed to his scattered congregation.
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Why Watch
- Meet Father Fred Stadtmueller, the flying priest of New Mexico.
- See how a priest conducts Mass in a vast rural area.
- Follow the airlift of a sick child to medical care.
Did You Know
- Father Fred Stadtmueller serves a 4,000-square-mile parish.
- The documentary was filmed in 1951 and lasts 9 minutes.
- Father Stadtmueller pilots a Piper Cub aircraft named Spirit of St. Joseph.
- Kubrick captures Father Stadtmueller airlifting a sick child for medical care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the main subject of the documentary Flying Padre?
Father Fred Stadtmueller is the main subject, a Catholic priest serving a 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico.
What type of aircraft does Father Fred Stadtmueller pilot?
He pilots a Piper Cub aircraft named the Spirit of St. Joseph.
What are some activities Father Stadtmueller performs in the documentary?
He conducts Mass, mediates between children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care.
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