American Martyr
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
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“American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story,” a feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen, tells the true story of an American priest who was murdered for refusing to abandon his people. Born on an Oklahoma farm, Father Stanley Rother left to serve the Indigenous Tz’utujil people of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, during the country’s brutal civil war. Immersing himself in the life of the community, he learned their language, shared their suffering, helped translate the New Testament into Tz’utujil and became a beloved spiritual father to the people he served. As violence and persecution closed in, Father Stan became convinced that “the shepherd cannot run,” and he returned to Guatemala from the U.S. knowing it could cost him his life. Only months later, masked gunmen broke into his rectory and murdered him. “American Martyr” reveals the witness of Blessed Stanley, whose courage, sacrificial love and unwavering faith continue to inspire audiences around the world.
American Martyr
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story gives eloquent testimony to the courage, faith and dedication of an otherwise very ordinary man who loved passionately the people entrusted to his care and placed their welfare ahead of his own. An excellent documentary and an inspiring witness to the power of faith and love when put to the test in a time of extreme danger.
Most Rev. Anthony B. Taylor
Bishop of Little Rock and first episcopal delegate for the Blessed Stanley’s sainthood cause
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story accurately portrays the sanctity, heroism, and pastoral zeal of a great contemporary missionary priest.
Most Rev. Daniel H. Mueggenborg
Bishop of Reno
Cast & Crew
Martin Sheen
English Narrator
Fr. Rafael Capó
Spanish Narrator
