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Sister, Soldier, Surgeon Film!

Finally! The project you’ve all been waiting for!

Culture Has a Problem. 

Sister Dede’s Message is the Answer.

Faith Belongs in Public Life

In collaboration with Zeale, a project of CatholicVote, we are excited to announce that the best-selling biography Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, MD is FINALLY being made into a docudrama, and WE NEED YOUR HELP.

Sister Dede’s incredible and inspirational life as a Sister, US Army Colonel, and surgeon has already led to countless conversions. Her story of service on the battlefield, in the E.R., and on the front lines of the pro-life movement spark the imagination, attract even non-believers, and is a clarion call to holiness. Our children and grandchildren deserve to know.

Best-selling author Leisa Marie Carzon and CatholicVote’s Zeale are excited to help bring this incredible story to life, with hopes of it incentivizing a subsequent box-office, feature-film.

Let’s Roll!

We still need your help to get this project off the ground

  • $50,000 is needed ASAP to create a 10-minute mini-documentary that focuses on Sister's three-fold calling as a Sister, US Army Colonel, and surgeon, as well as her reflections about the Christian founding of our nation [with hopes of a July 4th release].
  • $600,000 is needed to finish the entire docudrama in 2026.
  • With God's blessing, producers believe this project will incentivize a subsequent box-office feature film.


Here is what we need to get started:

  • 5 donors at $10,000 affords the best opportunity of meeting a July 4 release
  • 10 donors at $5,000 (or 50 donors at $1000) is our next best route for July 4
  • ANY donation/amount will help us reach a late 2026 release. Please help!

Your tax-deductible donation can be made online below or checks made payable to:
Zeale Foundation LLC ("SSS Film" on Memo line)
P.O. Box 3310
Carmel, IN 46082

For Questions or wiring instructions, email the author of Sister, Soldier, Surgeon at
leisacarzon@gmail.com or call 248-982-9899.

Reclaiming Culture & Inspiring Our Youth!

In addition to distribution on Zeale, we will be reaching out to seek additional distribution opportunities such as:

  • July 4th 250th Anniversary events
  • NAPA's film festival
  • The Eucharistic Congress
  • SEEK & Churches
  • Youth Conferences
  • Other events around the nation

Online Donations

Sponsorship Opportunities

Title Sponsor - Film title mention, mention on Trailers & Posters, Opening & End credits

Premiere Sponsor - Mention on Trailers & Posters, Opening & End Credits

Major Sponsor - Mention in End Credits

Individual Sponsors - Name of sponsor under "Special Thanks to Our Sponsors"

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Contact: Leisa Marie Carzon | leisacarzon@gmail.com