July 10, 2007

Sabres goalie coach provides voice-overs for documentary on saints

Proving Holiness, a one-hour documentary about the process of becoming a saint, examines the rich history of sainthood reaching back into the earliest days of the Catholic Church when martyrs were prevalent under the Roman Empire. Daybreak TV Productions, of the Diocese of Buffalo’s Office of Communications, brings myriad talent to the project featuring narration by Hollywood star Martin Sheen and a score of local talent brought in for voice-over and music composition.

One of the local personalities to lend a voice to the documentary is Jim Corsi, goalie coach for the Buffalo Sabres. In need of a French-Canadian accent, Daybreak Producer Michele Barone turned to Rich Wall, promotions manager for the Sabres. He recommended Corsi, who had previous broadcasting experience. Corsi attends Mass at St. Margaret Church in Buffalo.

All additional voice-over talent is from the Western New York area. With Buffalo’s diverse ethnic population, Daybreak found local talent with relative ease.

Proving Holiness focuses on four historical figures, Msgr. Nelson Baker, Archbishop Oscar Romero, Blessed Kateri Tekawitha and St. Faustina. A November premiere is being planned by Daybreak TV Productions.

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