Industrious Family Sets Off on Their First Tour!
Industrious Family Films’ most recent short film may be coming to a theater near you!
End of the Santa Fe Trail begins the true story of Servant of God Sister Blandina Segale and her encounters with Billy the Kid. This film will become the first episode of a multiple-part series covering Sister Blandina’s adventures in the Wild West.
Although growing in popularity now that she is ascending the steps to canonization, the story of Sister Blandina is a lesser known one. Being sent from her home in Italy to Trinidad, Colorado at the young age of 22, Sister Blandina embraced the Wild West as her mission land. Here she not only taught Indian children at the pioneer school, but also saw the more grisly side of our expanding nation. She met and had conversations with the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid not only once but on many occasions.
The family behind the film studio, like many other homeschool families, first read this story in Seton Home Study School’s series, the Faith and Freedom Readers. In a quick and concise story, a young girl catches a glimpse of Sister Blandina while traveling West. Her fellow travelers are surprised that she does not know who Sister Blandina is and share two memorable stories of the brave nun.
First there’s the time when Sister Blandina stood up to Billy the Kid and saved four doctors in Trinidad. Then, of course, the time that Billy held up the stage coach but then let them pass on when he realized that Sister Blandina was in the company.
The first of these stories is covered by this maiden episode of Industrious Family’s mini-series. Moving on from the inspiration of Faith and Freedom Readers, Industrious Family is exploring the rest of Sister Blandina’s story in her diary, At the End of the Santa Fe Trail, and are eager to bring the many fascinating stories from this remarkable Sister of Charity’s life to the screen!
Come to a showing of the short film, hear more about Industrious Family’s feature film Fabiola, and shop exclusive gifts at a city near you. Currently planned stops are Denver, CO; Topeka, KS; Kansas City, MO; and Saint Louis, MO; with more locations to come. See the tour schedule and purchase tickets here.
This first episode has a total runtime of 12 minutes. The film has not received a rating, but is appropriate for family viewing.
The showing itself has a bit more to it, including a presentation on how to the support the feature film Fabiola. The extra content and meet & greet with members of the cast and crew brings the event to about 45 minutes to an hour.
Does your Catholic business or apostolate want to sponsor the event? Simply express interest on any of the ticket pages. Sponsors are still needed at all locations.
Attendance at a showing does more than provide your family with a fun cinema outing. It ensures the continuation of Industrious Family’s work. Since its founding in 2014, Industrious Family has established a film studio, released two feature films and dozens of short films, and has developed a Catholic streaming service. Your support helps continue this work.
Currently in early production is the feature film Fabiola. This film tells the story of the Roman martyrs during the Great Persecution. The success of the End of the Santa Fe Trail tour will help Industrious Family gauge interest in where to bring this feature film when it releases in 2028. Ensure Fabiola comes to your city by attending this showing.
