Escape from Germany 2024

Escape from Germany narrates a remarkable true story of courage and divine intervention during a critical time of World War II. As Hitler’s forces tightened their grip and began closing borders in August 1939, a group of eighty-five American missionaries were dedicatedly serving their faith within Germany. With military tensions mounting, the urgency to relocate these LDS missionaries to safer neighboring countries became paramount.

Drawing inspiration from the missionaries’ personal diaries, this riveting tale serves as proof that God indeed guides and safeguards His servants. It portrays how miraculous events unfolded to open doors and provide much-needed inspiration during this perilous time. The escape of these missionaries from Nazi Germany just as World War II ignited is among the most astonishing yet underreported chapters in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In the fall of 1939, the urgency escalated dramatically when President Heber J. Grant sent a grave notice to the missions operating in Germany: > “THE WAR IS GOING TO START IN 3 DAYS. GET OUR MISSIONARIES OUT OF GERMANY.” The film details the challenges and the myriad of miracles that occurred in the mission to rescue these individuals. The last missionary successfully reached safety in Denmark on Thursday, August 31, marking a pivotal moment right before Germany invaded Poland the following morning, thus sealing off many inside German territory.

Directed by T.C. Christensen, known for his many films centered around the theme of arriving home safely, this narrative illustrates the extraordinary lengths taken against overwhelming odds. Without the means to communicate or any financial resources, and long before the United States government became aware of the burgeoning threats, miraculous assistance arrived for each missionary in jeopardy. Their incredible journey showcases faith, resilience, and an unwavering hope during one of history’s darkest moments.