The actress Cristiana Dell'Anna, who will play the role of the missionary Francesca Saverio Cabrini, in the film: “Cabrini”, on February 23, 2024, met the president and founder of the Sbarro Health Research Organization, Antonio Giordano, MD, PhD, Miguel Mostafá, dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, at Temple University in Philadelphia and the national president of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Michael Polo. The film, based on the events of the nun who founded the charitable organization Sisters of the Sacred Heart, will be previewed on March 8.
The biographical drama details the life of the famous Roman Catholic missionary and future saint Francesca Cabrini, describing her difficulties, efforts and oppositions she encountered in New York City. The film explores the themes of sexism and anti-Italianism of the late 19th century.
Professor Giordano on Cristiana Dell'Anna stated: “She is a strong supporter of cancer research and in particular of our Sbarro Institute both in the United States and in Italy. Cristiana, moreover, is Neapolitan like me, so her visit is even more significant for those, like the Campanians, who know the phenomenon of emigration. I am honored to host her at the laboratories of the Sbarro Health Research Organization, also for the thickness of the character she played".
The Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) is a non-profit charity committed to funding excellence in oncological research, in the field of cardiovascular or chronic diseases such as diabetes and to promote the training of young doctors in a spirit of professionalism and inclusion. To learn more about Shro visit the website www.shro.org.