The story of “Operation Auca" was made famous by news headlines and a Time Magazine cover story in 1956. That year, Nate Saint, along with Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Roger Youderian were speared to death by the Waodani tribe whom they were trying to reach with the Good News of Jesus. Based on the bestselling book Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot, Beyond the Gates of Splendor goes even further in depicting the tragedy that ensued that day, and the redemption that followed.

This beautifully crafted award-winning film gives an even deeper and more powerful account of the story from those who lived it. Beyond the Gates of Splendor features special video footage from first contact with the Waodani, and key interviews with Elisabeth Eliot, Steve Saint, Jesse Saint, and others. Stories are also included from the Waodani people themselves giving their account of what happened leading up to the tragedy, and the amazing reconciliation that followed.