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Film on University of St. Thomas Frescoes
April 1, 1999- Independent filmmaker Deborah Boldt produced and directed the one-hour documentary, which provides a rare opportunity to witness the creation of the frescoes of St. Thomas and hear how people from a diverse Twin Cities community have reacted to the paintings' imagery. Artist Mark Balma finished the 17- by 112-foot atrium ceiling -- a depiction of the seven virtues -- at St. Thomas' Minneapolis campus in 1994.