Redemption: For Robbing the Dead

Overview

For Robbing the Dead is a story of compassion - compassion toward those who may seem the least deserving of Christian love. It follows the story of Henry Heath, a law officer in 1862 Salt Lake City. Heath finds himself responsible for the well-being of a prisoner whom he despises - an impoverished French immigrant named Jean Baptiste who is convicted of robbing the graves of the recently deceased. Baptiste is exiled to Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake. With no one willing to look after this man, Henry Heath becomes Baptiste's sole defense against the hostile isolation of Antelope Island and the contempt of an entire community. Through his somewhat reluctant service, Heath's heart softens and his own sorrows find relief.

Cast & Crew

Thomas Russell

Director

John Freeman

Henry Heath

Rance Howard

Doctor

Robyn Adamson

Lucille Heath

Sierra Somerville

Caroline Heath

Tim Threlfall

Mr. Little

David H. Stevens

Jean Baptiste

Stills