Hope is the greatest weapon of all.
Machine Gun Preacher is the true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who’ve been forced to become soldiers.
MPAA: Rated R for violent content including disturbing images, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality
Principal Cast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan and Michael Shannon
Director: Marc Forster
Theatrical Release: Sept. 23, 2011
Sam Childers, a former drug dealing biker, turns to God and devotes his life to protecting the children of Sudan.
Themes: Hero, Mission, Activism, Transformation, Accepting Christ, Purpose, Rescue, Calling, Compassion
2:32
After living a life of crime, drugs and violence, Sam responds to an altar call at church and gives his life over to the Lord.
Themes: Accepting Christ, Transformation, Forgiveness, Salvation, Sin, Guilt, Baptism, Reluctance, Church
1:40
After building his own church, Sam tells the congregation a story about how a Bible may have saved his life.
Themes: Bible, Violence, Nonviolence, Providence, Salvation, Redemption, Church, Testimony, Depression
2:09
Sam tries to get a young Sudanese boy, who has remained silent, to open up and speak with him.
Themes: Mission, Calling, Significance, Compassion, Caring, Sensitivity, Isolation, Helping
1:34
After learning that young children are sleeping out in the streets because of the threats of violence in their own homes, Sam ushers them inside for refuge.
Themes: Safety, Rescue, Activism, Helping, Savior, Caring, Refuge, Danger, Love-Brotherly
1:21
When rebel forces ravage and destroy Sam’s refuge, his wife encourages him to rebuild it.
Themes: Encouragement, Purpose, Calling, Giving Up, Resolve, Steadfast, Hard Work, Perseverance, Exhortation
2:22
Sam tries to convince a banker to loan him money so he can buy a vehicle to help transport children to safety.
Themes: Money, Compassion, Support, Insensitive, Passion, Anger, Frustration, Emotion, Mission
1:10
A former drug-dealing biker tough guy finds God and becomes a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children.
Themes: Mission, Activism, Transformation, Accepting Christ, Purpose, Rescue, Calling, Compassion, Refuge
2:32