Docudrama 'Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa' a Model for Post-War Humanitarianism

Janson Media today announced the release of the docudrama Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (1 x 60') to worldwide television, VOD, digital platforms and non-theatrical markets. Produced by Odyssey Networks, the film is a story about a man who became a doctor, not for the prestige and fortune, but solely to serve the less fortunate.

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Dr. Albert Schweitzer marched to his own beat, sacrificing a comfortable European life in return for serving the lepers of equatorial Africa. In this uniquely crafted one-hour docudrama shot on location in Gabon Africa and Europe, his wife Helen Bresslau, the nurse who accompanied him on this mission, renders a vivid and inspiring portrait of his work.

By the age of 30 Schweitzer was a celebrated author who had also performed Bach concerts on the great cathedral organs of Europe. He seemed en route to a distinguished career as a professor or pastor, yet something compelled the young Schweitzer to walk away from everything he had known. Within a few years he would train as a doctor, sail to Gabon in equatorial Africa and dedicate the rest of his life to its sick villagers and lepers.

In a world trying to recover from the devastation of two world wars and stockpiling weapons for another, Schweitzer"s unselfish dedication to the suffering became a universal demonstration that works of love are works of peace.

Odyssey Networks is a service of the National Interfaith Cable Coalition, Inc., established in 1987. Odyssey is the nation"s largest multi-faith media coalition with over 100 members, including faith groups, organizations and individuals. Odyssey Networks has become a leader in faith-based general entertainment products and high-quality made-for-television movies such as Beverly Lewis" &'The Shunning&', based upon her best-selling trilogy the &'Heritage of Lancaster County&'. Several other movies include &'The Note&' and its sequel, &'The Note 2: Taking a Chance on Love&', &'Love Comes Softly&' and &'Love"s Enduring Promise&' — all top-rated performers on Hallmark Channel.