The new documentary, “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” hits theaters from Apr 27, 2025, to May 1, 2025.
This incredible documentary, produced by Castletown Media and Wahl St. Productions, in association with National Eucharistic Congress, Inc., and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, tells the compelling, mystical story of the first millennial saint - Carlo Acutis.
Written, directed, and produced by Castletown Media Founder and CEO Tim Moriarty, the film interviews multiple people connected and familiar with Carlo Acutis’ life, including his family, friends, and those who have studied his life over the years.
The film interviews Carlo’s mother, father, cousin, and babysitter, to name a few. Each testimony provides his influence on their lives, the incredible conversions they experienced during their time spent with him, and even supernatural events they witnessed in connection with Carlo.
According to the film’s website, "'Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality' explores Carlo’s holy life and how he navigated the modern world. It also tackles urgent technology-related questions, examining how the virtual landscape threatens our fundamental understanding of what it means to be human.”
“The film also follows a group of high school students from North Dakota who embark on a two-week pilgrimage to Italy to visit Carlo’s tomb. They are required to disengage from technology and leave their phones at home. Their journey dives deep into the reality that Carlo points to: Christ in the Eucharist.”
Here’s the trailer for "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality" below:
What I Thought About "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality"
I watched this film with my children during a thunderstorm on Easter Vigil. We were actually under a tornado warning, so I brought my computer to our hallway, cuddled the boys in blankets with the cat next to us, and watched this film while we ate dinner and waited for the storm to pass.
My 10-year-old son was especially glued to the screen. He was fascinated that such a young person could exhibit such holiness so early in life. He loved the supernatural stories his mother told about her son; seeing the photos of Carlo being a normal boy enthralled him, and he couldn’t wait to see the depiction of his tomb.
After watching this documentary together, my son calls on Carlo more often when we pray at night. I can tell he finds Carlo relatable and inspiring.
I learned so much about Carlo Acutis through this film.
I had no idea Carlo was a mystic. I did not realize how extraordinarily wise he was. I also did not know about the many conversions and supernatural encounters his family and friends experienced through him.
The story of his life and holiness is absolutely remarkable. This film depicted it in a real, relatable way. It inspired me (and my children) to learn more about him and model his holiness, his love for the Eucharist, and to turn to him in our daily devotions.
If you want to understand Carlo Acutis more deeply, watch this film. And even if you do not know or understand the devotion behind this holy teenager, this film will surely guide you in that direction.
Take your children to see it. You won’t regret exposing them to this millennial saint who will potentially make a whole new generation of saints.