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A Congolese man runs from a terrible accident and finds himself at a revolutionary camp, where he is told that he has a great destiny. Now, he must face his fears and his shame, but also his magnificent possibilities.

0:00- Introduction to ­­­­____ and his film, Heart of Africa

3:46- The significance of making a movie that tells the story of Africans – life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

9:38- How the movie came to be – getting connected with Margaret Blair Young

13:26- Lessons learned during film-making – being the change you want to see

16:14- Adversity and blessings along the way

23:08- Being a member of the church in the DRC

27:05- Ending questions with _____

31:29- Brandon Olive- on playing a missionary in Heart of Africa

40:52- The role of the “white, American” and the underlying themes of the film

44:23- Filming in a foreign country

46:06- “Strong Heart” – the beauty of the Congolese people

49:29- Transiting back to life at home

51:30- Moments of divine intervention and finding the bigger picture