“Saint Michael: Meet the Angel,” a documentary, will premiere Thursday at select theaters. Three Phoenix theaters will be among those airing the film.

The film rediscovers Michael, whom Catholics consider the greatest of the three archangels and the most powerful being under the Trinity and Mary, and his fight against evil. Wincenty Podobinski is the director.

"We present to you the story of St. Micheal the Archangel - in the Christian and Jewish tradition one of the most powerful heavenly beings,” the film's Facebook page says. “It was Michael who first stood up to Lucifer when he rebelled against God. The film shows the true victory of good over evil. It presents the figure of an Angel, as well as stories of people who experienced his intercession and great power in their lives.” 

LifeSite News interviewed the film’s producer, Oscar Delgado, for an article.

"I believe the Faith is being lost because we have lost our devotions. For example, the belief in Purgatory,” Delgado told LifeSite News. “People actually believe these days that when you die you go to heaven and play with your dogs.” 

Delgado, for that article, explained the history of the Gargano Shrine. The site used to be a cave of devils until St. Michael consecrated it. “Do not consecrate the Shrine for I have already done this,” Michael told the local bishop, according to Delgado. “Start offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass." 

Delgado also mentioned Pope Leo XIII's call to recite the St. Michael Prayer after a vision of an evil world. ”Your first line of defense is your Guardian Angel. If you don’t invoke his aid, you’re open to demonic attack,” he said in the article. “Your Guardian Angel is still there. But people don’t invoke their aid any more.” 

The film is being shown as part of a one-day special event Thursday, which is St. Michael's feast day. In Phoenix, AMC Esplanade 14, AMC Westgate 20 and AMC Deer Valley 17 with IMAX will show it, with 7 p.m. start times at all locations. Elsewhere, people can check Fathom Events for a complete listing of theater showings. 

The St. Michael film "gives us insight into this defender of the Church, opponent of Satan, and rescuer of souls at the hour of death,” according to an article in North Texas Catholics. “He is portrayed as a friend and a warrior for today.”

When talking about the Gargano Shrine, Rector Father Wladyslaw Suchy sheds light on its history. Padre Pio once visited the Gargano Shrine. When he did, he was inspired to develop a devotion to St. Michael. 

“I believe that attending the film on the same day as St. Michael's feast day will give each person a special grace in understanding the power of St. Michael and honor him by learning so much more about him,” Delgado said in that article. “Knowledge is critical in being able to invoke the Holy Angels, especially St. Michael.” 

The film touches on famous artwork, churches and cultural experiences that are dedicated to St. Michael and his defeat over Satan. 

Catholic.org describes St. Michael as the leader of all the holy angels and head of God's army. He was charged with carrying out four main responsibilities: to fight Satan and his evil works, escort the faithful to Heaven, be a champion and leader of the Church and call humanity from earth to be judged. 

Because St. Michael is an angel who never spent time on earth, little is known besides what it is in the Bible. References there include the book of Daniel, where St. Michael is mentioned as a helper and an entity that will stand for "the children of the people,” Catholic.org notes. The Epistle of St. Jude also mention him, saying St. Michael guards the tombs of Moses and Eve and does battle with the devil. In Revelation, St. Michael is mentioned in his battle with the dragon. 

The official trailer for "Saint Michael: Meet the Angel" is available online.