Jeanne Marie Spicuzza, while a student of philosophy, first encountered Hildegard von Bingen working part-time at a classical music store. She began seven years of research and three years of writing to complete the screenplay.
"Breath of God" was blessed by Pope John Paul II. The screenplay received honors from the Vatican Division of Arts and Culture, and was a semifinalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowships, the same year.
Segments from "Breath of God" are on permanent exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, with Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party."