Machine Gun Preacher

Why wasn't this movie a wide release? I have studied the conflict in Sudan - past and present - I know what is going on with Kony and his child soldiers, but it was good to this from a different point of view. Netflix writes, "Gerard Butler stars in this true-life story of Sam Childers, a drug dealer who turns his life around to become a spiritual warrior. His mission? Rescuing child soldiers in the Sudan from lives ruined by their forced participation in bloody conflict." Butler (from 300) does an amazing job – the emotion he can portray with just his facial expressions, his eyes is amazing. Michelle Monaghan (from Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) does a good supporting job. Souleymane Sy Savane (from Goodbye Solo) proves he is an amazing actor yet again. There are some scenes that are very hard to watch – you will cry – but it necessary for people to see this and really get a picture of what it is like in Sudan. Whether or not you believe what the news and politicians tell you the war is far from over. All in all, I say: RENT IT & then tell your friends to do the same. The second picture is that of the real Sam Childers who still operates in Africa to this day.