The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. Smith is the author of several works of scripture, and.
Fire of faith, a sequel to daviss previous film, was released on june 28, 2019. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. Feb 16, 2018 remastered with allnew dramatic recreations, scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current mormon leaders. 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. Groberg films produces and develops family oriented projects for various clients around the world. American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. As much as i wanted to like the film, in the end, it didnt live up to expectations. These works cover joseph smith s his life, legacy, and teachings. I recommend it to anyone in the church lds or anyone who wants to know about our chuch. 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. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. 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. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience.
The life of joseph smith, the prophet internet archive. Narrated by academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, this docudrama gives greater insights and details of the life of the first prophet of the church. 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. These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and. The documentary is being broadcast several times in the coming weeks on kbyu. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on demand. American prophet john taylor 2017 known for daniel and the lions daniel 2006. The film s dramatizations are based on joseph smith s accounts and those of his followers. Joseph smith is portrayed in a still shot from joseph smith. I was expecting this to be a continuing saga from the joseph smith film shown previously at the joseph smith building. The films dramatizations are based on joseph smiths accounts and those of his followers.
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. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms founder in one of the earliest tests of religious. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. The film quality and acting were significantly below par.
American prophet in 2017, a remake of the 1999 film of the same name. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. About 55 percent were single at the time of marriage and were not allowed to enter civil marriages until joseph smith s death. Swinton is a bestselling author and freelance writer who wrote both the book and pbs documentary script for american prophet. Traditionally shown in the joseph smith memorial building. 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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 story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. American prophet,the story of joseph smith, was wonderful. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer youtube. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. 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 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.
Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. American prophet is a movie starring john foss, anna daines, and casey elliott. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. The film examines his remarkable life story that has inspired such impassioned rancor on one side and unflinching reverence on the other. What do we know about mormon leader joseph smiths wives. 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. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. In 2017 he released the stray, which showcased his own life experience. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. The film s dramatizations are based on joseph smith s accounts and those of his. Under the leadership of joseph smith, they drained the swamps and began erecting a community of homes, farms, and businesses.
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. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on some of. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. 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. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. 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. Joseph smith american prophet new remastered with allnew dramatic recreations, scholarly and religious commentary from experts outside of the faith as well as current apostles. The life of joseph smith, the prophet by cannon, george q.
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. 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. Joseph smith quote from history of the church, volume 6, chapter 19, p. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement.
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