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THE SAINT family saga is familiar to many Christians.
In 1956, Nate Saint and four missionary comrades were killed by warriors of the Waodani, an Ecuadoran tribe they had hoped to convert.
Nate’s son Steve was a key player in bringing the Waodani a message of forgiveness, and has toured Christian gatherings with Mincaye, one of his father’s killers.
A profound saga, which will come to an inspiring conclusion with the third generation, no doubt.
Not quite. Steve’s son Jesse was raised with the legacy of a martyr in the family, and grew to resent the excess baggage. Having been raised in the Amazon, he had no desire to repeat the experience.
Thus, the fabled Saint saga acquired a twist ending, as demonstrated in a trilogy of films about the family.
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First was Beyond the Gates of Splendor, a documentary which told Nate’s story.
It was followed by End of the Spear, a drama depicting Steve’s part in the transformation of the Waodani.
Now comes The Grandfathers, a documentary which incorporates animation.
It depicts Jesse’s struggle to find peace with his heritage, and the surprising role played by his old friend Mincaye.
Director Jim Hanon was at Missions Fest Vancouver in January, and granted an interview. It is available in the latest Options magazine, presented online at canadianchristianity.com/options.
March 2010
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