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. This reboot of the 1999 pbs production narrated by the late great actor gregory peck, includes new material and scenes that bring insight into the prophets life. American prophet tv movie 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life. I would have preferred if they had showed a more accurate portrayal of his personality. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. The people who are actually making the films are essentially the same folks minus lee groberg, although hes friendly who made the joseph smith. 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. Joseph smith an american prophet by john henry evans.
Director lee groberg discusses joseph smith american prophet. Richard dutcher, who directed and starred in gods army and brigham city, announced with simpson in april 2001 that he would film a biography of joseph smith, titled the prophet. The evidence is irrefutable and anyone who is willing to examine this will see that joseph smith was a false prophet. Buy a cheap copy of joseph smith the prophet book by truman g. Truman madsen has done extensive research on the history and major events in the prophet joseph smiths life. The succession crisis in the latter day saint movement occurred after the death of joseph smith, the movements founder, on june 27, 1844 for roughly six months after joseph smiths death, several people competed to take over his role. Sonorously narrated by gregory peck, american prophet sketches a fascinating profile but it veers into hagiography. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. Mark goodman have remade the 1999 documentary joseph smith. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. Temple runner commercial, devin grahamsupertramp productions, best boy electric. One of rubbos earliest film roles was as a wrestler in the critically acclaimed 1982 robin williams comedydrama the world according to garp.
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 film american prophet directed by jasmine rivera shows at the east lansing film festival nov 916 2017 on friday, november 10th at 7pm in wells hall at michigan state university. Owing to the many reports which have been put in circulation by evildisposed and designing persons, in relation to the rise and progress of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, all of which have been designed by the authors thereof to. 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. Since joseph smith was a false prophet then by logical conclusion the so called restored church he organized is not of god. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at thehands of an angry mob in his own country. Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. He discusses a number of gospel subjects, including the being and kind of being god is and the immortality of the intelligence of man. A documentary produced in 1999 by award winning producerdirector lee grober. Groberg films produces and develops family oriented projects for various clients around the world.
He laid the foundation of mormonism and his story cannot be minimized. Latterday saints believe that contemporary revelation from god is always important, and a necessary part of gods plan, and that any group or time that lacks such guidance is in apostasy. It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life story that inspired such. After receiving the messages from god, joseph smith became the prophet and the restorer of the church. Telling the story of joseph smith on film has been the ambition of many artists for a long time. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus.
When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says. They portrayed him as very somber, serious, and eventempered. 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. This 2017 narrative beautifully portrays the rich details of his life, the founding of the lds church and its early history in new york, ohio, and illinois. With nathan mitchell, tayva patch, rick macy, david nibley. Joseph smith, the prophet of the restoration and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith was a prophet and a powerful witness of christ. The majority of latter day saints elected to follow youngs leadership, but. Joseph smith had asked god when he was fourteen years old and with his newfound abilities, he was able to withstand any miserable event that would accrue in his life.
It was a volatile time for this fledgling american born religion, but amidst a state governors order for their extermination, to their expulsion to a new settlement on the mississippi, joseph smith formed a church, which survived and flourished and remains today, one of the major christian religions in american with a worldwide population. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. And the office of thy calling shall be for a comfort unto my servant, joseph smith, jun. Recently my neighbor asked me to share my testimony of joseph smith in one sentence for a video he was making. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms. Hear from lee groberg, director of joseph smith american prophet, about his incredible and miraculous experiences taking on this film.
The prophet joseph smith delivered the following discourse before about twenty thousand saints at the april conference of the church, 1844, being the funeral sermon of elder king follett. The film will be shown on pbs channels around the country in october. This movie is to show how wonderful the prophet joseph smith jr. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. If this is the same as the cassette version i bought about 20 years ago, there are 8 different talks entitled first vision and its aftermath, spiritual gifts, josephs personality and character, joseph smith and trial, kirtland temple, doctrinal development and nauvoo. If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. We did it doctor drama style like ive done the last three shows of that on and i think we got it right all the old version, as your standard. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. Joseph accomplished so much for the lord, in such a very short time. It is also set in the historical context of the amarna period of ancient egypt.
The latterday saints mormons hold as among the first and most important principles of their religion, on which all the rest is based, that the founder of their church, joseph smith jr. The somewhat sanitized documentary american prophet. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the. Joseph smith, american prophet dvd in inspirational.
Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. The film american prophet directed by jasmine rivera shows at the east lansing film festival nov 916 2017 on friday, november 10th. A prophet, according to the old and new testament, relies on revelation from god to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or. Joseph joe rubbo is an american film actor and television producer best known for his performance as david in the 1982 comingofage comedydrama the last american virgin. Because it was done for pbs television, we have to be balanced. Prophet of the restoration full movie 2005 duration. More testimonies of the prophet joseph smith latterday.
Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smith s life. Joseph smith american prophet reveals a new comprehensive history of this revered figure. Ncaa march madness round 1, post gamer interview camera operator joseph smithamerican prophet. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. I really didnt want to because i really dont like being filmed, but considering mormon women stand also encouraged me to share my testimony of the prophet right around the same time, it was a good opportunity to ponder and record my thoughts.
Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. Joseph smith was known to be a very passionate, emotional, laughterfilled individual. 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. The leading contenders were sidney rigdon, brigham young, and james strang. This one the result of truman madsen s deep love for the prophet and years of research illuminates specific facets. 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. Each filmmaker who undertakes telling his story by dramatic medium is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable actor to play the. 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. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. Insights to the prophets life, interviews with modern apostles, historical.
Joseph smith is known among latterday saints as the prophet of the restoration, the prophet through whom god restored the fulness of his gospel in modern times. In addition, citing journal entries and scholarly interviews, audiences will see dramatized scenes of joseph translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat, being pulled out of his home at night to be tarred and feathered, shivering in the liberty jail, speaking to his. 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. Marriott foundation, set up by the late mormon hotel magnate. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Join academy awardwinner gregory peck for a look at this inspiring story. Joseph smith the prophet, an album by rob gardner on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Pbs presentation of a documentary about joseph smith, funded by a mormon.
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