American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story

“American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story,” is a feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed
actor Martin Sheen that tells the true story of an American priest who was murdered for refusing to
abandon his people. Born on an Oklahoma farm, Father Stanley Rother left to serve the Indigenous
Tz’utujil people of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala, during the country’s brutal civil war. Immersing himself
in the life of the community, he learned their language, shared their suffering, helped translate the New
Testament into Tz’utujil and became a beloved spiritual father to the people he served. As violence and
persecution closed in, Father Stan became convinced that “the shepherd cannot run,” and he returned
to Guatemala from the U.S. knowing it could cost him his life. Only months later, masked gunmen broke
into his rectory and murdered him. “American Martyr” reveals the witness of Blessed Stanley, whose
courage, sacrificial love, and unwavering faith continue to inspire audiences around the world.

• Rating: PG-13


• Runtime: 2h 3m

Director: Derek Watson
Writer: Maria Scaperlanda
Production Company/Studio:
Producers: Michael Scaperlanda
Cast: Martin Sheen

Presented by Fathom Entertainment