Documentary on Dorothy Day Airs on PBS; Dorothy Day Biography by Dr Phyllis Zagano

Director Martin Doblmeier of Journey Films has created a documentary on Dorothy Day’s life entitled “Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story.” The documentary airs on PBS on March 6.

In an interview by Catholic News Service Doblmeier said, “She’s a very traditional Catholic. She’s not a religious leftist…. But she has to be called a political and social radical. That’s a dangerous combination.

Doblmeier noted one of the most famous quotations of St. Augustine: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in thee, O Lord.

“Dorothy Day is a classic example of that,” Doblmeier said. “It’s amazing how restless she was, and latched on to the Catholic story line in her late 20s, and once she connects to that, she does not stray.

Liguori Publications offers a biography about Dorothy Day with extensive quotes by her entitled “Dorothy Day: In My Own Words.” Dr. Phyllis Zagano, singled out by Pope Francis for her knowledge about women’s studies, is the author.