Blessed Carlo Acutis, the teenage programmer and mystic who died of leukemia in 2006, continues to captivate Catholics around the world as a model of holiness for the digital age. His story is now the focus of a new feature-length documentary, Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality, streaming exclusively on the CREDO platform.
The 82-minute film, released in 2025, arrives at a timely moment — just weeks before Carlo’s canonization on September 7. Through interviews with family members, friends and Catholic leaders, the documentary paints a portrait of a young man whose passion for the Eucharist and talent for technology offered a prophetic witness to a generation immersed in social media.
Among the contributors to the film is Dominican Father Patrick Briscoe, editor of Our Sunday Visitor. Father Briscoe reflects on Carlo’s relevance for young Catholics today, noting that his sanctity offers “a roadmap to reality” in a culture often consumed by illusions.
“Carlo Acutis shows us that holiness is possible, even in a world dominated by screens,” Father Briscoe said. “He reminds us that the internet can be used to evangelize, to bring people closer to Christ, rather than isolate them.”
A new era of faith-driven entertainment
The film goes beyond recounting Carlo’s brief life. It frames his story as a spiritual compass for navigating the distractions of the digital era. Viewers will hear firsthand how Carlo’s devotion to the Eucharist shaped his choices and inspired him to catalog Eucharistic miracles online — a project that continues to bear fruit worldwide.
The release also marks a milestone for CREDO, a streaming platform committed to producing and distributing faith-driven films marked by artistic excellence and integrity. Unlike subscription services, CREDO allows viewers to rent or purchase films without monthly fees.
In conjunction with the National Eucharistic Revival, CREDO is offering 20% off rentals of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality with the promo code REVIVAL20. The film can be viewed on desktop browsers, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and downloaded for offline viewing with captioning in multiple languages.
A saint for our time
Carlo Acutis’ life may have been brief, but his witness is enduring. For young people seeking to live faithfully in an era of constant distraction, and for families searching for authentic role models, “Roadmap to Reality” provides both inspiration and challenge.
As the Church prepares to celebrate his canonization, this documentary offers a fitting way to encounter the teenage mystic whose motto, “The Eucharist is my highway to heaven,” continues to inspire Catholics across the globe.
