Damien

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The saintly Fr. Damien went to the Hawaiian Islands in the late 1800's to work with the lepers confined on the island of Molokai. He died himself a leper after serving for sixteen years. Terence Knapp gives a stunning performance in this one-man television drama of Damien's great compassion for humanity and love of God. Nationally acclaimed, this film won many awards including the prestigious Peabody Award.

Damien Review

I have lived with "Damien" on VHS and in my memory for many years. I saw the original broadcast in Hawaii. While my VHS is now gone, we can be grateful that through this DVD production this excellent play and brilliant performance will be preserved for the future. The former head of the Drama department at the University of Hawaii, the professional actor Terence Knapp plays Father Damien in this one man tour de force. He gives a truly great performance in a play that is beautifully written by Aldyth Morris. This is one of those performances that is not to be missed. Terence Knapp captures your attention and interest from the very first lines and never lets you go. You are with him all the way - through Father Damien's dreams, doubts, tests and difficulties. Only those whose souls are deadened will not well up at the final scenes. This is a performance which captures the essence of a great man who sacrifices himself for others, whose love and will to service for others emerges from doubts and setbacks for the pure love of God and not for any earthly honors or titles, and from this simple man comes the real triumph of the human spirit. Although Father Damien's struggles and service among the lepers in the leper colony of Moloka'i are rooted in his deep commitment to his Catholic faith, his story transcends the religious and will resonate with every viewer regardless of individual faith. As a Baha'i I can see the universal values of spiritual love, service, and a life of sacrifice and commitment to God. Knapp's transcendent performance captures the essence of Father Damien and universalizes his life to such an extent that you will have trouble thinking of Father Damien in any other way. It's a performance that gets under the skin; you can't forget it. Knapp is Damien. Although I assume this "Damien" has remained virtually unknown and undiscovered outside Hawaii where it originated, thanks to DVD "Damien" can be preserved and now be shared with millions. Highly recommended

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