Molokai: The Story of Father Damien DVD

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien DVD Molokai: The Story of Father Damien is the story of one man's brave journey into the island of Exile, Molokai. In order to solve the horrific leprosy problem plaguing the Islands of Hawaii in 1872, those who contracted the disease were sent off into exile on the barren island of Molokai. Completely cut off from the outside world, they were forced to make do with their paltry and unpleasant surroundings. Needing someone to go into this unreached island, Father Damien made the bold trek out to singularly go to the island and serve the people. This was not a pleasant job, and not one anyone wanted to take on. But Damien realized the importance of the mission and was willing to go where God called him. Before he left for Molokai, Father Damien was given one simple piece of advice: to not touch anyone. With a very real fear of him contracting the disease as well, Father Damien knew this trip could cost him his life. But, he went into the island to ful