Documentary highlights late Notre Dame President, Father Theodore Hesburgh

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A new trailer for a documentary about the late Notre Dame President, Father Theodore Hesburgh, was released on Friday.

The film was directed by Patrick Creadon, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, and highlights the life of Father Hesburgh.

“Hesburgh” features several high-profile names including Dr. Martin Luther King, President Jimmy Carter, and Ted Koppel.

Interviews in the documentary will discuss the Father’s lasting legacy as an inspirational leader and civil rights activist.

The movie will be released in April to select theatres, including one in South Bend.