Question 1

What photos shown in the film are actual documentation from the real Sam Childers?

Accepted Answer

The photos Sam shows the banker while trying to get a loan are actual photos taken by the real Sam Childers in Sudan, which also appear during the closing credits.

Question 2

How does the real Sam Childers use the film to support his ongoing work?

Accepted Answer

The real Sam Childers shows screenings of a heavily-edited version of the film in churches worldwide, with proceeds used to support his work in South Sudan.

Question 3

What surprising detail about the film's setting was included by the writer?

Accepted Answer

The city Noblesville mentioned in the movie when describing roofing jobs is actually outside Indianapolis, not in Pennsylvania, because writer Jason Keller is from Indianapolis.

Question 4

What was the original casting plan for the role of Lynn Childers?

Accepted Answer

Vera Farmiga was the first choice to play Lyn but dropped out due to pregnancy and was replaced by Michelle Monaghan.

Question 5

What ongoing conflict does the film's epilogue highlight?

Accepted Answer

The epilogue states Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army continue their reign of terror, responsible for over 400,000 murders and 40,000 child abductions in northern Uganda and southern Sudan.

Question 6

What real-life photos appear in the film when Sam tries to get a loan?

Accepted Answer

The photos Sam shows the banker are actual photos taken by the real Sam Childers in Sudan, which also appear during the closing credits.

Question 7

How does the real Sam Childers use the film to support his work?

Accepted Answer

The real Sam Childers shows screenings of a heavily-edited version of the film in churches worldwide, with proceeds supporting his ongoing work in South Sudan.

Question 8

Which actress was originally cast as Lynn Childers before Michelle Monaghan?

Accepted Answer

Vera Farmiga was the first choice to play Lynn but dropped out due to pregnancy, leading to Michelle Monaghan taking the role.

Question 9

What ongoing conflict is highlighted in the film's epilogue?

Accepted Answer

The epilogue states Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army continue terror in northern Uganda and southern Sudan, responsible for over 400,000 murders and 40,000 child abductions.

Question 10

What is the significance of Noblesville mentioned in the film?

Accepted Answer

Noblesville is described as a city outside Indianapolis, not in Pennsylvania, and writer Jason Keller is from Indianapolis.

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