Beyond the Night

Beyond the Night

1983 · 63 min · ★ 3.0 · Drama, History

While running a free medical clinic in the 1960s, missionary couple John and Bettie Dreisbach face heavy government opposition in their attempt to preach the Gospel to the Muslim community of West Africa.

Directed by Katherine Stenholm · Written by Tim Rogers

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