Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration
As narrated by his mother, Joseph Smith's life flashes as it pertains to the restoration and growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Set in upstate New York, pivotal events include the first vision where Joseph saw God, the father and his son Jesus Christ; the visit of the angel Moroni and the bringing forth of the Book of Mormon.
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- Cast：
- Nathan Mitchell , Tayva Patch , Rick Macy , David Nibley , Joseph Batzel , Matthew Bellows , Joel Bishop
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Fantastic!
The first must-see film of the year.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
This movie is totally amazing. I watched it many years ago and it inspired me. I am so glad that I was able to find it and watch it again. I recommend it greatly and I promise you will never look back. I love seeing inspiring movies, especially about people who have changed the course of history and influenced others lives even years later. I often felt strong emotions in this movie, and I hope you will to. It talks about the life of Joseph Smith according to him and those there. And will strengthen your testimony an your relationship with god. I know god was in this mans life and totally in this movie. If you don't believe me? Watch the movie. I hope you like it!!!
Excellent film if you want to understand the like of Joseph Smith and the context of his life experiences. A very moving film about an incredible and unique American figure that is not well understood. Regardless of your faith, you will come away with a newfound appreciation for the devotion and resilience of early Mormon concerts and their dedication to what they believed to be true, in spite of intense persecution and suffering. Mob attacks, their homes and cities burned to the ground, women raped, children shout and killed and yet they were devoted still. Smith himself endured mockery and scorn from even good friends , tar and feathering, beatings, jail time without trial and much more.Excellent script, beautiful cinematography, and you will find yourself laughing more than once. Watch it, you won't regret it.
This film is a true and historical film. It is very useful to those researching the LDS church, because it is 100% true. It is an excellent film and I recommend it.It is very factual, exciting, and motivational. There are some who think it is not factual, but it is.It is about the restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and about the prophet, Joseph Smith, who restored it. It has such events in his life as the disease that he had when he was a small boy, his courting Emma Smith, Emma, his wife, giving birth, and so on. But most importantly it reveals the restoration of the church.
Despite reading the "initial comments" from someone who curiously disliked the film -- (WHY IS THE ONLY NEGATIVE COMMENT VERY FIRST ON THE LIST?)it was very nice to note that virtually everyone else loved it! Obviously the Church wanted to stress certain points and portray the prophet Joseph Smith in a positive manner ~ thats the whole idea. And in fact, those points were extremely effective. We already know Joseph Smith was human... but despite that, AND all of the horrific negative attempts stirred on by the adversary, it showed just how he was able to complete a remarkable, God-given work. I'd recommend it to anyone!
