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"

Contact: Leisa Marie Carzon | leisacarzon@gmail.com

