The Great Heart

Year: 1938

Runtime: 11 mins

Language: English

Director: David Miller

Drama

The short film recounts the true story of Father Damien, a Belgian priest who endured a slow, painful decline to bring hope and divine comfort to the lepers isolated on Molokai, Hawai‘i. His self‑sacrifice and compassion become a moving testament to faith and humanity.

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