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Beyond the Gates of Splendor poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.2 / 100
2002·Documentary·1h 36m

BEYOND THE GATES OF SPLENDOR

“In 1956, two worlds collided, beginning a journey beyond fear, beyond violence, beyond forgiveness.”

"Beyond the Gates" is a feature length documentary film experience about the Waodani Indians and the missionary men and women who have given their lives to reach them. This powerful emotional journey begins with the Waodani describing their way of life before the missionaries visited them in 1956. Narrated by the son of one of the missionaries and each of the wives of the men who died, the audience takes a nostalgic trip back in time to see how the men and women came to meet up with each other in Ecuador. An inspiring story of forgiveness and love.

Above the Line
Jim Hanon·DirectorJim Hanon·WriterRonald Owen·MusicMiles Hanon·Editor
Cast
Steve Saint·SelfCarmela·SelfDawa·SelfDayumae·SelfFrank Drown·SelfKathy Saint Drown·SelfElisabeth Elliot Gren·SelfDave Howard·SelfKimo·SelfOlive Fleming Liefeld·Self
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Jim Hanon·Director
Writing· 1
Jim Hanon·Writer
Editing· 1
Miles Hanon·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ronald Owen·Music
Production· 8
Mart Green·ProducerT. Ray Grandstaff·ProducerKevin McAfee·ProducerBill Ewing·Executive ProducerHeather Olive·Associate ProducerGinny Saint·Associate ProducerSteve Saint·Associate ProducerHeather Olive·Casting
By the Numbers
65.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$38
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark-haired person, seen from the back, holding a spear-like object, looking up at a small airplane flying in a bright, cloudy, and somewh”

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Key Elements
AirplaneSpear
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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