With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. In 2017 he released the stray, which showcased his own life experience. Everything, the condition of the tape and the jacket of the tape was just as he said it was and i would buy from this seller again. These works cover joseph smith s his life, legacy, and teachings. The film examines his remarkable life story that has inspired such impassioned rancor on one side and unflinching reverence on the other. Smith is the author of several works of scripture, and. American prophet is a movie starring john foss, anna daines, and casey elliott. The films dramatizations are based on joseph smiths accounts and those of his followers. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms founder in one of the earliest tests of religious. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smith s life.
Joseph smith is portrayed in a still shot from joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of. The majority of smith s wives 11 out of the 33 documented by compton were between the ages of 14 and 20 when they wed the prophet. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. This movie doesnt tell you what to believe or if joseph smith was a prophet. By the time of his death, 14 years later, he had attracted tens of thousands of followers and founded a religion that continues to the present with millions of global adherents. Feb 16, 2018 remastered with allnew dramatic recreations, scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current mormon leaders. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. The bottom line has been that joseph smith is a very hard individual to explain because he was either very brilliant or inspired and taught by god or both. The story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand.
Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story. American prophet,the story of joseph smith, was wonderful. I recommend it to anyone in the church lds or anyone who wants to know about our chuch. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. Groberg films produces and develops family oriented projects for various clients around the world. These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and. Narrated by academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, this docudrama gives greater insights and details of the life of the first prophet of the church. As much as i wanted to like the film, in the end, it didnt live up to expectations. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look.
A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus. In his personal diaries joseph smith, the mormon prophet, emerges as a believable and human religious leader, willing to allow both descendants and followers a complete look at his innovative beliefs and complex personality. I was expecting this to be a continuing saga from the joseph smith film shown previously at the joseph smith building. American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. About 55 percent were single at the time of marriage and were not allowed to enter civil marriages until joseph smith s death. The film quality and acting were significantly below par. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The life of joseph smith, the prophet internet archive. Under the leadership of joseph smith, they drained the swamps and began erecting a community of homes, farms, and businesses. American prophet in 2017, a remake of the 1999 film of the same name.
Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. The life of joseph smith, the prophet by cannon, george q. Traditionally shown in the joseph smith memorial building. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The former big little lies and divergent star shares her view on acting with jamie dornan and sebastian stan in her new movie endings, beginnings.
The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Casey elliott is an actor and director, known for an hour behind 2017, tim timmerman, hope of. Specializing pbs national broadcasts our subjects have been as diverse as george frideric handel and his magnum opus messiah to john browning, founder and inventor of browning arms. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 1 october 2017 tv premiere also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet.
The film s dramatizations are based on joseph smith s accounts and those of his followers. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. This movie doesnt tell you what to believe or if joseph smith was a prophet, but it talks a lot about him as a person and his character. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, founder of the latter day saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. The documentary is being broadcast several times in the coming weeks on kbyu. Fire of faith, a sequel to daviss previous film, was released on june 28, 2019.
Joseph smith quote from history of the church, volume 6, chapter 19, p. Joseph smith, american prophet is a new docudrama remade from an old pbs documentary that shows not only reenactments but also commentary by scholars and apostles about joseph smith. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. What do we know about mormon leader joseph smiths wives. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. American prophet, examines what it was about his remarkable life story that has inspired such impassioned rancor on one side and unflinching reverence on the other.
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