Oct 24, 2004 the church of jesus christ of latter day saints has begun production on a major film to commemorate the life of the churchs founder, officials have confirmed. Joseph and emma thier divine mission by gracia jones. The brothers had been in jail awaiting trial when an armed mob of about 200 men stormed the facility, their faces painted black with wet gunpowder. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength. Concerning this record, the prophet joseph smith, who translated it by the gift and power of god, said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book see the introduction at the. Oct 07, 2012 everyday life of a missionary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration. Featurelength films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the joseph smith memorial buildings legacy theatre in downtown salt lake city, utah, before being released. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first vision. Prophet of the restoration and includes a lot of additional footage, covering different aspects of joseph smiths life.
Joseph smith story church of jesus christ of latterday. The prophet of the restoration dvd release a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Prophet of the restoration and includes a lot of additional. Joseph smith memorial building, salt lake city temple square. Nathan mitchell ii nathan mitchell is an actor, known for joseph smith. 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 latter day saints lds church.
Joseph smith 18051844, the founder of the latter day saint movement, secretly taught and practiced polygamy during his ministry, and married multiple women during his lifetime. This video is for church or personal use only and is not to be uploaded or published to personal websites. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints includes the noncommercial motion pictures commissioned by or officially produced by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds church. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Joseph smith, the founder and leader of the latter day saint movement, and his brother, hyrum smith, were killed by a mob in carthage, illinois on june 27, 1844. Born in sharon, vermont, his parents, joseph and lucy smith, operated a farm. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history.
The latterday saint prisoners include joseph smith brandon ray olive, his brother hyrum smith casey elliott, sidney rigdon brock roberts, caleb baldwin adam johnson, alexander mcrae danny james and lyman wight morgan gunter, who are all languishing in a frigid dungeon. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Actor dustin harding portrays joseph smith in the 2004 film the restoration. Everyday life of a missionary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration. 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. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first vision aleah ingram march 4, 2017 church a new video produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints shows the first vision, one of. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet.
When the farm failed, joseph senior moved the family to palmyra, new york, hoping to do better. Short film produced for the church history museum depicting joseph smiths first vision, including details drawn from each of joseph smiths accounts. Discover the reason behind joseph smith s involvement with masonry, the purpose of inverted pentagrams on lds temples, the use of sacred symbols by the founding fathers and more. The temple, which was announced in october 2019 by church president russell m. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building.
Joseph smiths first vision on film as church commemorates. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He was the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints also known as the mormons. The movie follows the experiences of eliza williams from new york. Film about joseph smith now available online church newsroom. The movie is about joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints here are all the ways you can watch the movie. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple square. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. Prophet of the restoration 2005, the life of jesus christ 2011 and emma smith. Later, others came to believe that smith s son, joseph smith iii, was the rightful successor under the doctrine of lineal succession. Young joseph stewart petersen films 1976 the first vision name unknown films 1999 seminary sunday school video presentations dustin harding films 2003 the book of mormon movie 2004 the restoration dvd 2005 praise to the man nick whitaker films 2005 joseph smith. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple. 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 latter day saints lds church.
Apr 24, 2012 this trailer consists of video content taken from the restoration and joseph smith. The church of jesus christ of latter day saints has begun production on a major film to commemorate the life of the churchs founder, officials have confirmed. What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when i can only. Films are shown throughout the day monday through saturday. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. First, compare what he says to scripture and if what the prophet teaches contradict scripture, then he is false. The movie is about joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Film about joseph smith now available online lds news. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. Smith and some of the leading quorums of his church publicly denied he taught or practiced it in 1852, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds church acknowledged that smith had practiced. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day 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. Apr 26, 2010 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 christ of latter day saints. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, is being shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building. Prophet of the restoration adult joseph vincent price films. It is also a fun way to learn about joseph smith history, in the back of the scriptures. This is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do so. Top ten biggest controversies of the mormon lds church. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. The story is set in the winter of 1839, in liberty, missouri, and essentially involves three parties. Joseph smith the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first. This trivia game is a great way for your family to learn about joseph smith, the first vision and moronis visit.
The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints who translated the book of mormon. Out of liberty, showing this week at the lds film festival, recreates the story of joseph smith and several other early church leaders being imprisoned at liberty jail for four months in the. The film begins on june 21, 1844, on a riverboat named memphis on the mississippi river. Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. Everyone will need their own set of scriptures for this activity. This movie is sort of a dramatised documentary, told largely from the point of view of the historical figure w w phelps, famous for writing many lds hymns. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas.
The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph. The prophet of the restoration, both produced and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latter day. Hyrum was killed first, having been shot in the face. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Joseph smith, the founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, commonly known as the mormons, claimed to be a prophet of god. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. Joseph s 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. The joseph smith memorial building is conveniently located directly east of the salt lake temple, in downtown salt lake city, making it a great place to come for any number of occasions. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints includes the non. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints who translated the book of mormon. Smith and some of the leading quorums of his church publicly denied he taught or practiced it.
Nathan mitchell is an actor, known for joseph smith. Out of liberty is historically accurate but meant to be. Legacy 1993 the story of the mormon pioneers from the 1830s to the 1890s. Mar 12, 2010 come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. It shares a lot of footage with the film joseph smith. Lds pictures, church pictures, inspiring pictures, joseph smith, lds talks, lds seminary, doctrine and covenants, lds art, church history why this symbol appears 10,000 times in the san diego temple san diego temple christian mysticism elder holland the bible movie lds scriptures christian world orthodox icons love symbols latter day saints. The building is home to the roof restaurant, garden restaurant, nauvoo cafe, legacy theater, and several banquet rooms for events. This is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of. Four armed men under the command of col williams shot and murdered the prophet joseph smith and his brother hyrum smith in carthage, illinois. Bentonville arkansas temple location announced the church of jesus christ of latter day saints the church of jesus christ of latter day saints has announced the location of the bentonville arkansas temple.
Sep 12, 2019 the story is set in the winter of 1839, in liberty, missouri, and essentially involves three parties. Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. Smith came from an unremarkable new england family. The movie is being produced for the memorial buildings legacy theater and is scheduled to be completed by december 2005 the 200th anniversary of the birth of joseph smith. 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. Less than three years later, he founded the church of jesus christ of latter day saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the. I read a new account of the event, recorded, and published in 1845, by an eyewitness, non mormon, by the name of william m. The meet the mormons movie examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints mormons. In 1852, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. A schism resulted, with each claimant attracting followers.
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. Lds church history documents that their mormon founder, joseph smith, lied to a large group of people about his having multiple wives. Ziontube contains a listing of the best videos ever produced accompanied by trailers to give you a brief glimpse of what is available. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The movie follows the experiences of eliza williams from new york to missouri to illinois to utah. A correct account of the murders of joseph and hyrum smith. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. 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. Out of liberty is historically accurate but meant to be a. Out of liberty mixes story of false imprisonment, valiant. Mar 28, 2011 this is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do. However, we do encourage you to share the video from this page or embed it from youtube. The prophet of the restoration was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet.
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