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. 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. Watch joseph smith american prophet online vimeo on. 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. American prophet, chronicles the life and death of mormonisms. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. Lee groberg awardwinning documentary film producerdirector, lee groberg shares his passion for history with yet another film, american prophet. Mainstreaming the saints at the new york worlds fair, 196465 nathaniel smith. Joseph smith was known to be a very passionate, emotional, laughterfilled individual. These outstanding composers effectively portray the emotion and. Joseph smith stock photos download 315 royalty free photos. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching.
A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. See more ideas about joseph smith, church history and lds church. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. Download 315 joseph smith stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton.
A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. Joseph smith, american prophet dvd in inspirational. Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. I would have preferred if they had showed a more accurate portrayal of his personality. Narrated by the late academy awardwinning actor gregory peck, a 90minute documentary, joseph smith. They portrayed him as very somber, serious, and eventempered.
Joseph smith american prophet new documentary trailer. 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. 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. Insights to the prophets life, interviews with modern apostles, historical. The story of joseph smith features a beautiful score composed by merrill jenson and sam cardon. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had.
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