A Man Called Peter1955A Man Called Peter
1955
Peter Marshall leaves Scotland for America, becomes a beloved Presbyterian preacher in Atlanta and Washington, and is appointed Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. Told from the memoir of his wife, Catherine.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A Scottish immigrant preacher, his marriage to Catherine, and sermons that reached the nation. A rare Hollywood film built around real preaching.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Peter's heart attack and early death are sad, and there's an angry mob in one scene. Smoking; nothing else of note.
A Man Called Peter (1955)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- What did Peter believe God called him to?
- What did Catherine and Peter learn from each other?
- Which sermon stuck with you?
- How did the family face his illness?
Content advisory
Dove (all ages): an angry mob; a character smoking.
Best edition
The disc comes first.
A Man Called Peter Blu-ray (Limited Edition to 3000)
Blu-ray · December 18, 2018
Coming later
Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.