An Uncommon Kindness: Saint Damien of Molokai (2025)

A biography of Father Damien De Veuster, who helped leprosy patients confined on the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

PREMIERE

Newport Beach Film Fest 2025
Fri, Oct 17th, 6:00 PM @ Lido Theater (SOLD OUT)
Mon, Oct 20th, 2:30 PM @ Big Newport, Screen 4

Genre – Documentary

Producer(s) – Walter Josten, Stephanie J. Castillo, Daniel Marra, Jeff Geoffray, Patricia Josten, Patrick Josten, Edwin Santiago, Philip Braun

Director(s) – Walter Josten, Stephanie J. Castillo and Daniel Marra

Writer(s) – Walter Josten, Stephanie J. Castillo and Daniel Marra

Cast – Robin Williams

Blue Rider’s Role – Production company

Distributor(s) – Blue Rider Pictures

Synopsis – Narrated by Robin Williams, this compelling biography chronicles the life of renowned humanitarian Father Damien De Veuster, now Saint Damien. Accompanied by the music of Keola Beamer, the film examines Saint Damien’s journey from his childhood in Belgium to his legendary missionary work. Transported to the quarantined Hawaiian island of Molokai in 1883, Saint Damien dedicated the rest of his life to the sufferers of Hansen’s disease (leprosy), the most feared malady of the time.

Links:
Richard Marks obituary