We are thrilled to share the success of Unexpected Peace, a powerful documentary by OCMS alumnus Dr. Jonathan Bornman, now streaming on Kinema.com. The film, a nominee for Best Picture at the Red Rose Film Festival, highlights extraordinary stories of forgiveness and reconciliation across three distinct contexts:
- The Amish community’s response to the 2006 Nickel Mines school shooting.
- The resilience of the Murid Muslim migrants in Harlem, New York.
- The unlikely friendship between a Christian pastor and a Muslim militia commander in Solo, Indonesia.
Dr. Bornman, a social anthropologist and Eastern Mennonite Missions worker, poses a compelling question: “Our society believes in redemptive violence — is it possible that most of us are wrong?” Through these transformative narratives, the film demonstrates the life-changing power of nonviolence and forgiveness.
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Bornman’s achievements and his commitment to fostering peace across diverse communities. You can learn more, watch the trailer, and how to stream the full film at unexpectedpeace.com.
