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Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)
Interesting, Inspiring Movie
One of the most inspiring movies I have ever seen in my life. The story follows a priest who decides to set up a service and care for a colony of Lepers on the Island of Molokai in Hawaii. He cares not for his own well being, but only for others as taught by him through his religion of Christianity. He openly interacts, touches and blesses the Lepers and regards them as people, unlike many others who forced them to go to this island. He also has hopes for a better future and more care for the people as he constantly tries to the government of the Island and the Church about getting more supplies and care for these people and he is eventually successful. He chose to think and care for others more than for himself, especially remarkable because the people were all rotting, dieing Lepers.
His actions made him pay the ultimate price as he eventually caught leprosy and soon over time began to feel the effects of it. Though he had the disease, he continued to help and care for the Lepers and lead out his services at the colony. His actions can be compared to those of almost the likes of Mother Teresa. Leprosy soon cost him his life but even though he was dieing he still spent time helping and caring for others who needed help more than he did. This film helps to show Father Damien's strong devotion to God and his selfless actions he learned from the teachings of Jesus and his priesthood. Father Damien cast away his life, family and friends to go on this mission. This is truly a story about a hero who few have heard of before.