The Reverend's Secret Mission

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  • 2020
  • 1 Season

Award-winning biographical documentary of Reverend Brian Hession, a rebellious clergyman, Christian filmmaker and writer who fought tirelessly against the stigma of disease and illness after a fatal diagnosis of of bowel cancer in 1954. Reverend Hession lived his life with a ferocious tenancy, always staying true to his underlying charge: "Whatever our problems in life, never let them lick you."

The Reverend's Secret Mission is a series that ran for 1 seasons (4 episodes) between April 29, 2020 and on P. William Grimm

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Deleted Scenes
4. Deleted Scenes
April 29, 2020
Over twenty minutes of deleted scenes, providing even more context to the inspiring tale of Reverend Brian Hession, from his modest roots in Hendon, UK, further details of his quarrels with the Church of England, and his mingling with new friends in Hollywood and the film industry.
Whatever Our Problems in Life, Never Let Them Lick You
3. Whatever Our Problems in Life, Never Let Them Lick You
April 29, 2020
Reverend Hession is confronted with a sudden diagnosis of colon cancer, given only three days to live. His fighting nature continues, and he recovers from this cancer, only to find that some cancer can, in his words "be cured or endured." He writes books that address the intersection between medicine and religion, and uses the BBC to spread his words of hope and science to millions.
Abide With Me
2. Abide With Me
April 29, 2020
Reverend Hession meets continued resistance from the Church in his efforts to use film to spread the word of God, and begins to release his own independent films. He becomes a war-time vicar with the commencement of World War II, and provides solace through his words and films. Greeting the post-time years with a renewed fervor, he travels across America to find new support . . . and challenges.
An Enthusiastic and Somewhat Pushing Young Man
1. An Enthusiastic and Somewhat Pushing Young Man
April 29, 2020
Born into a modest family, young Brian Hession was a rebellious character from the start. This episode examines how Hession was drawn to the Church as a young man, his visionary determination clear from the beginning, determined to explore the new and growing art form of religious film. His independent nature quickly grew, sometimes to the consternation of the Church itself.
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Where to Watch The Reverend's Secret Mission
The Reverend's Secret Mission is available for streaming on the P. William Grimm website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Reverend's Secret Mission on demand at Amazon.
  • Premiere Date
    April 29, 2020