JOSEPH SMITH MOVIE TO DEBUT
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - A new film about the life of Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will begin showing in the Legacy Theater of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building on Saturday, December 17. "Joseph Smith The Prophet of the Restoration" was produced under the supervision of the First Presidency as part of the Church's commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's birth.
NEW FILM PORTRAYS THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH AS EXEMPLAR
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First Presidency input, historically accurate script and sets, vivid cinematography, and a spiritually minded cast and crew all played a role in the creation of a new feature film on the Prophet Joseph Smith that will soon be playing in the Legacy Theater in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The new film will also begin showing at some visitors' centers at Church historical and temple sites in December.
When I went to BYU Education week, I spent a Saturday on Temple Square. I did go see the movie and absolutely loved it. The spirit was so strong but there was a full range of emotions involved. It could evoke happiness, sadness, anger (toward the mobs), love, incredible joy and deep sorrow...all in an hour.
I was very touched by the very last line in the movie and thought about it for days afterwards. I love Joseph Smith and felt this movie did a great job showing his life. I really thought it was interesting how they portrayed Satan and the influence he had on others. It made you "feel" him and it felt dark.
I hope it goes on DVD like Legacy and The Testaments did, after it plays at the Joseph Smith building.