Movie Description:
An unforgettable documentary about love, faith, and five missionaries who have inspired generations.
In 1956, the death of five missionaries at the hands of a remote Amazon tribe captured the world's attention. But what would remain untold for a half-century is the incredible response to these deaths. Beyond the Gates of Splendor is a stirring documentary of the Waodani people, the five missionaries to Ecuador who gave their lives (Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, and Pete Fleming) and the family members who continued their mission (Elisabeth Elliot, Rachel Saint, Marj Saint, and Steve Saint). Narrated by Steve Saint, the film introduces a community of light and hope born from what was once known as the cradle of darkness.
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Suggested Use:
Introduce your church and community to the real individuals and families who lived the events behind End of the Spear. The spotlight shone brightly on them decades ago when their fathers and husbands were killed in the Amazon jungle, and people have identified with their loss ever since. But this remarkable documentary (and its companion drama End of the Spear) captures their gains--inexplicable apart from the love of Christ.
The powerful themes of this film--calling and commitment are especially relevant to teens and adults. Seniors and older adults who lived during the original events will be especially interested to see the rest of the story firsthand. And anyone who has read the writings of Elisabeth Elliot will be fascinated watching her and her friends and family reflect and interact with their husbands' killers. The movie opens compelling dialogue!
Suggested Audience:
- Youth
- Adults
- College
- Seniors
- Multi-Cultural
Themes:
- Reconciliation
- Forgiveness
- Commitment
- Atonement
- Sacrifice
- Truth
- Reconciliation
- Forgiveness
- Commitment
- Atonement
- Sacrifice
- Truth
- God's Love
- Family Legacy
- Calling
- Evangelism
- Endurance
- Courage
- Faith
- Death to Self
- Redemption
- Salvation
- Anger
- Peace
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Endorsements:
"God's Word in the language of the heart can bring healing and wholeness to individuals, to relationships, and to communities as the Word is lived out day by day, step by step. The Beyond the Gates of Splendor DVD tells the story of people God used for this purpose in a remarkable and undeniable manner." – Bob Creson, President Wycliffe Bible Translators
"Only two things last forever, people and the Word of God. And it's the message of God's Book that changes lives forever...in our culture, in the Amazon, in any people. The Beyond the Gates of Splendor DVD clearly and powerfully portrays the life change that happens when we become people of the Book. I recommend it with enthusiasm." – Roy Peterson, President The Seed Company
"God's Word in the language of the heart can bring healing and wholeness to individuals, to relationships, and to communities as the Word is lived out day by day, step by step. The Beyond the Gates of Splendor DVD tells the story of people God used for this purpose in a remarkable and undeniable manner." – Bob Creson, President Wycliffe Bible Translators
"Only two things last forever, people and the Word of God. And it's the message of God's Book that changes lives forever...in our culture, in the Amazon, in any people. The Beyond the Gates of Splendor DVD clearly and powerfully portrays the life change that happens when we become people of the Book. I recommend it with enthusiasm." – Roy Peterson, President The Seed Company
"An inspiring story of hope, forgiveness and God's transforming power." – Carl A. Moeller, President/CEO, Open Doors USA
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What Other Church Leaders Are Saying:
"What am I willing to give up? What am I willing to sacrifice? These are the kinds of questions your people will ask themselves while watching this amazing documentary." – Pastor Rick Thompson, Council Road Church
"Beyond the Gates gives us a greater appreciation for the sacrifices that missionaries make. It also reminds us of God's mercy and His love for people around the world who have never heard the gospel." – Rev. Thomas Trask, General Superintendent, Assemblies of God
"What am I willing to give up? What am I willing to sacrifice? These are the kinds of questions your people will ask themselves while watching this amazing documentary." – Pastor Rick Thompson, Council Road Church
"Beyond the Gates gives us a greater appreciation for the sacrifices that missionaries make. It also reminds us of God's mercy and His love for people around the world who have never heard the gospel." – Rev. Thomas Trask, General Superintendent, Assemblies of God
Movie License Details
The Standard Beyond the Gates of Splendor Movie License includes what you need to legally show the Beyond the Gates of Splendor movie in your church, including:
- DVD with the abridged Beyond the Gates of Splendor documentary
- An annual Beyond the Gates of Splendor Movie License for 1 location
- Movie Event Planning Guide
- 2 double-sided 18x24 Posters (End of the Spear on one side, Beyond the Gates of Splendor on the other)
- Digital Resources
Digital Resources for the Beyond the Gates of Splendor movie license include: Discussion Question PDF and Web Banners.
$159.00 / each
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Where can I use region 1 DVDs?
United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. Territories
Where can I use region 2 DVDs?
Europe, Middle East, Egypt, Japan, South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Greenland
Where can I use region 3 DVDs?
Southeast Asia, South Korea, Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Macau
Where can I use region 4 DVDs?
Mexico, Central America, South America, Oceanias
Where can I use region 5 DVDs?
India, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Africa (except Egypt, South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho), Central and South Asia, Mongolia, North Korea
Where can I use region 6 DVDs?
People's Republic of China
Where can I use region 8 DVDs?
International venues, aircraft, cruise ships, etc.
Where can I use region 1 DVDs?
United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. Territories
Where can I use region 2 DVDs?
Europe, Middle East, Egypt, Japan, South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Greenland
Where can I use region 3 DVDs?
Southeast Asia, South Korea, Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong, Macau
Where can I use region 4 DVDs?
Mexico, Central America, South America, Oceanias
Where can I use region 5 DVDs?
India, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Africa (except Egypt, South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho), Central and South Asia, Mongolia, North Korea
Where can I use region 6 DVDs?
People's Republic of China
Where can I use region 8 DVDs?
International venues, aircraft, cruise ships, etc.