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VIDEO: The Daily Campus sits down with the stars of ‘Machine Gun Preacher’

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In Michelle Monaghan’s and Gerard Butler’s newest movie, “Machine Gun Preacher,” the two actors play the real-life couple of Lynn and Sam Childers.

The movie, which stems from the real life saga of Sam’s life, was filmed in both Philadelphia and Sudan.

“Africa was definitely a tough part to shoot,” Butler said. “But it was also where the heart of the movie was.”

Both actors got the opportunity to meet their inspirations for the film.

In fact, Monaghan had the rare opportunity to spend a night with the Childers.

“The first night we stayed up until 4 o’ clock in the morning,” Monaghan said. “Luckily, Sam finally went to bed at 2 a.m. and that is when Lynn and I finally got into the nitty gritty of their relationship.”

Unlike most Hollywood movies, Lynn and Sam’s relationship is far from fairy tale.

Consistently, Lynn would have to intervene in Sam’s life, and in most cases, this intervention would save his life.

“I have a lot of respect for her,” Monaghan said. “I think she’s the backbone of that man.”

Gerard, who met Sam in a slightly more intense matter, recalls meeting the man that saved thousands of Sudanese orphans.

“Sam likes to challenge people,” Butler said. ” He’s he kind of guy who likes to test people.”

The film which largely circles around the orphanage built to protect Sudanese children, gave the actors more insight into the civil war that has killed thousands of innocent people.

“What we really want this movie to do is for people to have an opportunity to educate themselves on what is happening in this part of the world,” Monoghan said.

Videos by Ashley Withers, [email protected]

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