James J. Christy

Saint Christopher depicts the constant struggle between good and evil, with definitive religious implications, embodied in a young man battling his destructive forces in order to fulfill his destiny. Charismatic Christopher Doogan has lead a troubled life. As he returns home from prison hoping to put the pies of his life back together and atone for his past mistakes, he discovers that his destiny is irrevocably intertwined with his reckless past. Refusing to give up Christopher finds strength to move on in unexpected places.

1959年、バーモントにある全寮制の名門進学校にやって来た新任の英語教師。破天荒な授業を通して、詩の美しさや人生の素晴らしさを説く教師に惹かれていった生徒たちは、彼がかつて学生だった頃に作っていた“死せる詩人の会”という同好会を自分たちの手で復活させる。ドラマの背景となる、初秋から冬にかけてのニューイングランド地方の風景も美しい。