London Premier: Becoming Dominic

In 2023, a new life-size bronze statue of St Dominic was unveiled outside the Dominicans' chapel in Edinburgh.

In this new film by Graham Pritz-Bennett, Becoming Dominic, we follow sculptor Kenny Hunter as he draws the form of this statue out of its raw materials. This labour, attempting to capture the spirit of St Dominic, is woven between interviews with today's Dominican Friars, who in many different ways embody that same spirit.

Watching this film will bring you a much deeper connection with the Dominican vocation, with the individual friars as they live out this vocation, and with the deeply physical work of the sculptor in bringing his vision to life. It is also a deeper meditation on the role of art and of beauty in pointing towards God.

Watch a Preview: https://vimeo.com/1134203575

The friars interviewed for this include Fr Matthew Jarvis, currently prior of St Dominic's, London, Fr Timothy Radcliffe, now Cardinal; and Fr Dermot Morrin, superior in Edinburgh who will be joining us along with the film-maker for this screening.

All are welcome. Suggested donation £5 per person

The premiere will take place on 22 November 2025 at 7.15pm in The Parish Hall, St Dominic's, the Rosary Shrine, London NW5 4LB