
When a gunman killed five Amish children and injured five others in a Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania schoolhouse shooting in October of 2006, the world media attention rapidly turned from the tragic events to the extraordinary forgiveness demonstrated by the Amish community. Through the eyes of a grieving mother, Ida Graber, and other devastated families, this movie explores the Amish's astonishing reaction to the horrific shootings - of forgiveness and compassion.... (Full plot summary below)
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When a gunman killed five Amish children and injured five others in a Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania schoolhouse shooting in October of 2006, the world media attention rapidly turned from the tragic events to the extraordinary forgiveness demonstrated by the Amish community. Through the eyes of a grieving mother, Ida Graber, and other devastated families, this movie explores the Amish's astonishing reaction to the horrific shootings - of forgiveness and compassion.
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| User ReviewJohn PThis film is incredible! Definitely one of the most painful tragedies imaginable, but also one of the best illustrations of true forgiveness that I've seen in my whole life. The grace shown by the families in this film is so clearly God's grace, providing the power to heal like no other way in the world. If you've ever been bitter about anything, you've got to see this film. It will blow you away! |
| User ReviewRafito TOne thing I did not understand was why the shooter shot the five girls and let the boys go, they never did explained that. But overall it was a good movie. |
| User ReviewIda KWonderful use of film - teaching us what we all must do - even for our own good when wronged by others. So hard to forgive but so necessary... |
| User ReviewCraig Dylan WI've seen plenty of superhero movies in my time, but what these self described "plain" or "simple" folks do takes more strength and courage than all of them put together. These people are not "plain"; they are not "simple". They are my superheros. |
| User ReviewPetra MReally emotional and great :) The way Kimberly Williams-Paisley portrayed the intense emotions really bought you an intimate look into what the Amish mothers might have experienced |
| User ReviewJanie TThis was an amazing story & the Amish are very amazing people as well.. The name of the movie was very fitting too. |
| User ReviewAndreas HThe movie is based on the real life events that took place in Nickel Mine, Pennsylvania in 2006 when a gunman entered an Amish schoolhouse and shot ten school girls. The gunman then killed himself. The Amish community immediately reached out in love to the widow of the gunman. |
| User ReviewCarl CWith such a sad story that is true, it would be hard not be upset by facts. But the story is told very well and combined with the direction you feel for the main characters and become wrapped up in their lives. I wish I had there strength. A tear jerker that is worth watching. If is sensitively told and this is conveyed in the direction. |
| User ReviewDawn RWow, what a powerful movie! I remember when this happened. |
| User ReviewKristy PWow. Such a sad, heart-wrenching story. And based on a true story too. The whole theme of forgiveness is so hard to accept in the face of such horrible situations, yet the strength it takes to forgive is truly admirable. |