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Molokai: The Story Of Father Damien

The touching story of Father Damien, who went to the island of Molokai to minister to the lepers who had been exiled there.

  • Item 4714D
  • Region: All
  • Media Type: DVD
  • Running Time: 1 hr 52 min

Alternate formats: Digital Video - $3.99

Retail: $14.99
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Description

To deal with the leprosy problem in the Hawaiian Islands in 1872, sufferers were relentlessly exiled to Molokai, a barren isle off the coast. There they lived in miserable surroundings, abandoned by the outside world, in their labor colony. To alleviate their fate, Father Damien was the first priest to go to Molokai. Damien's final instructions from his bishop were that "he must not touch anyone."

Little by little, Damien earned the trust of the lepers, and eventually, his appeals for nuns and supplies resonated throughout the world, much to the displeasure of his superiors.

Even when Damien contracted leprosy, his energy did not abate, and he carried on working for the well-being of his "fellow lepers" to the end. When he crumbled during Mass, he was taken to his own hospital to die. All the residents gathered at the entrance to pray for their Father. He is widely known as the "Apostle of the Lepers" or "The Leper Priest." Starring David Wenham, Sam Neill, Kris Kristofferson, Peter O'Toole.

DVD Features:
Languages: English
Subtitles: English **NO SPANISH AVAILABLE**
Viewing Format: Fullscreen
Chapter titles for easy scene access
Bonus Material:
- Theatrical trailer and "The Making of Molokai"
- Biographical information on leading actors

**THIS PROGRAM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.**

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Customer Reviews

- Molokai

A must see!! Very well done with moving simplicity. After seeing it once, I had to purchase for my own use.5 stars

- Fr. Damien

The most underrated film of all time. It will become one of your favorites. it was one of mine from the first time I viewed it. A true story. I rate 910.

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