The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story
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The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story

As the social fabric of life in rural India disintegrates in the late 1990s, journalist Manav Banerjee (Sharman Joshi) moves with his pregnant wife to... the State of Orissa in hope of a better life and the promise of a lucrative career. When speculation mounts that local Australian missionary Graham Staines (Stephen Baldwin) is illegally proselytizing leprosy patients, Manav agrees to investigate undercover for the newspaper. What he finds is a series of revelations that are difficult to fathom and even harder to explain, and Manav is forced to make a choice between his own ambition and the truth. In the end, his actions spark a tragic event that is felt around the world. Based on a true story and shot on location in India, "THE LEAST OF THESE" beautifully illustrates the power of love, hope and forgiveness to overcome hate. Show More

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The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story is a powerful and poignant film set in rural India in the late 1990s. The story follows journalist Manav Banerjee, who moves to the State of Orissa with his pregnant wife in search of a better life and career opportunities. When rumors circulate that Australian missionary Graham Staines is illegally converting leprosy patients, Manav agrees to investigate undercover for the newspaper.

As Manav delves deeper into his investigation, he uncovers shocking revelations that are difficult for him to comprehend and explain. He is torn between his own ambition and the truth he has discovered, and his actions set off a chain of events that have a profound impact on the world.

Based on a true story and shot on location in India, The Least of These explores themes of love, hope, and forgiveness in the face of hatred. The film highlights the transformative power of compassion and understanding in a society torn apart by social and religious tensions.

With exceptional performances and a compelling narrative, The Least of These is a gripping and emotional film that will leave audiences contemplating the depths of human nature and the importance of embracing empathy and acceptance.

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The Least of These: The Graham Staines Story

Release Date:

01 Mar 2019

Writers:

Andrew E. Matthews