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American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story

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"American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," a feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen, tells the true story of an American priest who was murdered for refusing to abandon his people. Born on an Oklahoma farm, Father Stanley Rother left to serve the Indigenous Tz'utujil people of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, during the country's brutal civil war. Immersing himself in the life of the community, he learned their language, shared their suffering, helped translate the New Testament into Tz'utujil and became a beloved spiritual father to the people he served. As violence and persecution closed in, Father Stan became convinced that "the shepherd cannot run," and he returned to Guatemala from the U.S. knowing it could cost him his life. Only months later, masked gunmen broke into his rectory and murdered him. "American Martyr" reveals the witness of Blessed Stanley, whose courage, sacrificial love and unwavering faith continue to inspire audiences around the world.

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Laura 2h It was great! Why was the Spanish 7pm showing for today, 8/27 in Owasso cancelled? Can you call me back? I have a group of 10 Spanish speakers that we going to attend tonight but now it shows not available and the next closest is 20 miles away. See more Olga 3h The movie was very well done. I wish these types of movies were better promoted so more people see them. I want to see the theater full. See more Becky K 4h Very inspirational, to see a man, a priest, so devoted to his calling, his people, his faith. See more Rebecca 4h Thank you for such a beautiful movie about Blessed Fr. Rother's faith and love of his second family. I pray for miracles to declare him a saint. See more Sarah 5h This was a wonderful documentary about an extraordinary human being. My daughter and I both thoroughly enjoy it. It was inspiring and thought provoking and makes you take a hard look at your own life and see where you could be more like Christ and what youre willing to lay down for Him and His people. See more Kelly 6h Great documentary about the life of Blessed Father Stanley. See more Read all reviews
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Derek Watson

Director

Martin Sheen

Narrator

Stanley Rother

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Michael Scaperlanda

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Rebekah Scaperlanda

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Derek Watson

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Synopsis "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," a feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen, tells the true story of an American priest who was murdered for refusing to abandon his people. Born on an Oklahoma farm, Father Stanley Rother left to serve the Indigenous Tz'utujil people of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, during the country's brutal civil war. Immersing himself in the life of the community, he learned their language, shared their suffering, helped translate the New Testament into Tz'utujil and became a beloved spiritual father to the people he served. As violence and persecution closed in, Father Stan became convinced that "the shepherd cannot run," and he returned to Guatemala from the U.S. knowing it could cost him his life. Only months later, masked gunmen broke into his rectory and murdered him. "American Martyr" reveals the witness of Blessed Stanley, whose courage, sacrificial love and unwavering faith continue to inspire audiences around the world.
Director
Derek Watson
Producer
Derek Watson
Distributor
Fathom Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Faith & Spirituality
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 3m
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