As we crossed the street it was a dreary overcast day in salt lake city but once inside the joseph smith memorial building there were gracious, smiling lds missionaries everywhere. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of. Joseph smith and his alleged prophets of moroni et al fail this test. The legacy theater is a 500seat auditorium located inside the joseph smith memorial building, featuring short films that explore the lives of latterday saints past and present. 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. The prophet of the restoration 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. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple. People around the world now have a new way to learn about joseph smith, the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during. The presenter does it gently and fairly, as he also subjects the biblical authors of daniel, isaiah, and even jesus to the same test. If you would like, you can search for the very best of the very best. Written and directed by richard dutcher, creator of gods army, and father of the lds movie genre. Reflecting on it now, griffiths speaks of that movie like it is an old. Joseph smiths first vision on film as church commemorates. After the movie was over, we just sat there unable to move as i pondered more his life and mission. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is being shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the church. Lds church history documents that their mormon founder, joseph smith, lied to a large group of people about his having multiple wives. Telling the story of joseph smith on film has been the ambition of many artists for a long time. This film was originally made to be shown at the joseph smith memorial building in salt lake city.
Boyes american prophet is an urban movie, set in the early 1800s based around the story of joseph smith. Each filmmaker who undertakes telling his story by dramatic medium is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable actor to play the. Biblically, this is proof that he is a false prophet. As we entered the waiting area for the elaborate new lds. Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. The times and teachings of joseph smith is an engaging movie that will take you back in time to hear the prophet describe his personal encounters with heavenly beings and listen to him teach many of the essential doctrines of the lord jesus christ. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet a similar film has been shown since 2005 in salt lake city and 19 church. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of. Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. Out of liberty is historically accurate but meant to be. Smiths influence, smiths 1838 account of the first vision became part of the canon of the church in 1880 when the faith canonized smiths early.
This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. Historical vignettes dramatize events from the lives of the prophet joseph smiths ancestors in order to create interest in our own ancestors. Joseph smith and seer stones most of the descriptions of the process of translating the book of mormon. Joseph smith made a number of predictions in the name of the lord which he claimed were divine revelations. The church made the disclosure about joseph smith to show transparency about its history at a time when some members have been feeling doubtful. Joseph would translate aloud, and the scribe would. Reflecting on it now, griffiths speaks of that movie like it is an old friend.
Joseph smith jr and emma hale smith historical society. What was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. Its the same story, just with a different emphasis, said john garbett, who produced the new movie. American prophet joseph smith hiphop movie organized. The newly published cases include a case involving the plundering of joseph smiths house in far west, a case in which smith. 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. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. With its sweeping camera angles and lovely soundtrack it was shown on a huge screen that went from floor to ceiling. The new joseph smith movie has played to soldout theaters on the east coast and will hit utah theaters sept. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. She says that her father can know too by reading what he wrote. For people who know very little of joseph smith, the mormon prophet, i.
Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. The story is set in the winter of 1839, in liberty, missouri, and essentially involves three parties. Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie, joseph smith. It stood as a worldclass lodging facility for 76 years, welcoming travelers from all over the world to salt lake city. Smith returned to america alone after a 2 year absence. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
In the legal, business, and financial records series, we have added introductions for six ohio legal cases, one illinois legal case, and one missouri legal case, as well as documents for five more ohio legal cases. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. New joseph smith movie gaining attention on east coast. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. The joseph smith dvd,millions of people around the world know of him. Unlike other video depictions, which have used the most wellknown account found in the pearl of great price, this new video.
What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when i can only. The faith of a young boy grows into an inspiring life of sacrifice and perseverance in this breathtaking historical masterpiece. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. 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. Joseph smith was seen as a good man by people that were not mormon. The joseph smith memorial building was originally built in 1911 as the utah hotel. The hamiltonized story of joseph smith is coming to a. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus. Joseph smith movie now available online meridian magazine. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Films are shown throughout the day monday through saturday.
Church of jesus christ, john garbett, who produced the new movie, said. It is also shown in various mormon temple visitor centers throughout the world. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first. God bless, and if you want, watch this movie, but i couldnt take the first argument, because it was just. I was answered that i must join none of them, for they were all wrong joseph smithhistory 1. Smith, nephew of joseph smith and future church president, spoke the following about porter. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. Joseph smiths 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. After careful renovation and remodeling, the building reopened in 1993 as the joseph smith memorial building with a different purpose. Another testament of jesus christ have been provided by those who helped the prophet, joseph smith, as scribes. While this event was no doubt important in forming his mental outlook, it appears that the main reason for including it in the film is to help establish a sympathetic view of joseph smith. Since that day, whenever griffiths reads the prophets accounts of the first vision, the image in his head is usually that of actor stewart petersen, who played joseph smith in the churchs 1976 production the first vision. Entertainment that instructs and edifies as you relax.
A significant period of time was given to reenacting josephs terrible leg surgery when he was about seven see salt lake city messenger, no. For example, a scene showing a leg operation joseph had as a young boy was removed because it was less essential to the purpose of the film. What is the problem with tying christianity to a specific political party. Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie dvd quality. Born on december 23, 1805, in sharon, vermont, to joseph and lucy mack smith, joseph smith jr. Josephs place and influence in the tapestry of american and world history is undeniably significant, and his story is certainly one worth sharing on the screen. Rentals include 7 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. Smith helped raise the first vision to its modern status as a pillar of church theology. The prophet of the restoration 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.
Join the late academy award winner gregory peck for a. The movie premiered on december 17, 2005, in celebration of the 200th birthday of joseph smith. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. In the new version, there is less focus on joseph the man and more focus on joseph the prophet. The video is entitled ask of god joseph smiths first vision. The movie is shown in the legacy theater in the joseph smith memorial building on temple square. Film about joseph smith now available online church newsroom. While all ziontube videos can be considered good and among the best that the internet has to offer, all videos have been further categorized by good, better and best. Mary responds that she already knows that smith is a prophet of god. When the terms of surrender was signed at vauxs fort, capt.
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