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The documentary Acts of Mercy presented a compelling and beautiful story about the blessing of Christian compassion onboard a ship of mercy serving West Africa, the Anastasis (translated as “resurrection”). A 522-foot floating hospital “gives back life” to the rejected souls that come out in droves to be treated by volunteer surgeons onboard. Shunned by society, these victims of gross deformities come with hope for healing. Acts of Mercy shares their stories and introduces you to the doctors who ease the suffering of the afflicted. We were astonished to watch as the patients were surgically transformed through miraculous medical “makeovers.” Without the help of Mercy Ships, many of these patients would die. You can view the documentary Acts of Mercy on the Best of the 2006 SAICFF DVD series.