Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. 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. 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. Short film produced for the church history museum depicting joseph smiths first vision, including details drawn from each of joseph smiths accounts. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints includes the non. 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. 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. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple. Out of liberty is historically accurate but meant to be a. 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. The movie is about joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
This video is for church or personal use only and is not to be uploaded or published to personal websites. Nathan mitchell ii nathan mitchell is an actor, known for joseph smith. 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. When he was 24, smith published the book of mormon. Four armed men under the command of col williams shot and murdered the prophet joseph smith and his brother hyrum smith in carthage, illinois. 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. Everyone will need their own set of scriptures for this activity. 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. One of the four volumes of scripture accepted by the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. 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. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple square. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration. The temple, which was announced in october 2019 by church president russell m.
Joseph and emma thier divine mission by gracia jones. Film about joseph smith now available online church newsroom. The prophet of the restoration, both produced and distributed by the church of jesus christ of latter day. 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. A schism resulted, with each claimant attracting followers. Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.
Apr 26, 2010 telling the story of joseph smith on film has been the ambition of many artists for a long time. This trailer consists of video content taken from the restoration and joseph smith. 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. 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. However, we do encourage you to share the video from this page or embed it from youtube. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. Born in sharon, vermont, his parents, joseph and lucy smith, operated a farm. 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 thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. The building is home to the roof restaurant, garden restaurant, nauvoo cafe, legacy theater, and several banquet rooms for events. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history.
Tune in thursday night for a special virtual fireside for missionaries affected by covid19 lds living at one point over the last several weeks, the spread of coronavirus caused 30,000 of the 67,000 missionaries of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints to return to their home nations, according to church news. 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. Out of liberty is historically accurate but meant to be. It shares a lot of footage with the film joseph smith. 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. 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. Top ten biggest controversies of the mormon lds church.
Nathan mitchell is an actor, known for joseph smith. Apr 24, 2012 this trailer consists of video content taken from the restoration and joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph. 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. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. 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.
Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. 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. 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. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Prophet of the restoration and includes a lot of additional. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength. 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.
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. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a. 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. Mary, a recent mormon convert, has traveled over 4,000 miles to. Actor dustin harding portrays joseph smith in the 2004 film the restoration. Joseph smiths first vision on film as church commemorates. Joseph smith memorial building, salt lake city temple square. 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. What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when i can only.
Featurelength films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the joseph smith memorial building s legacy theatre in. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. The story is set in the winter of 1839, in liberty, missouri, and essentially involves three parties. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. Prophet of the restoration adult joseph vincent price films. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Joseph smith story church of jesus christ of latterday. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first. Smith came from an unremarkable new england family. 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.
The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Ziontube contains a listing of the best videos ever produced accompanied by trailers to give you a brief glimpse of what is available. Film about joseph smith now available online lds news. Mar 12, 2010 come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. He was the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints also known as the mormons. Everyday life of a missionary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration.
The movie follows the experiences of eliza williams from new york to missouri to illinois to utah. 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. 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 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.
Lds church history documents that their mormon founder, joseph smith, lied to a large group of people about his having multiple wives. 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. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. A correct account of the murders of joseph and hyrum smith. Legacy 1993 the story of the mormon pioneers from the 1830s to the 1890s. 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. When the farm failed, joseph senior moved the family to palmyra, new york, hoping to do better. Joseph smith the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
From bh roberts comprehensive history of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, vol. Hyrum was killed first, having been shot in the face. It is an abridgment by an ancient prophet named mormon of the records of ancient inhabitants of the americas. 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. In 1852, leaders of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on december 17, 2005 until. 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. 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. Oct 07, 2012 everyday life of a missionary for the church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the. First, compare what he says to scripture and if what the prophet teaches contradict scripture, then he is false. The last picture taken of emma smith before her death in.
Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a fulllength film on the internet. Out of liberty mixes story of false imprisonment, valiant. It is also a fun way to learn about joseph smith history, in the back of the scriptures. Prophet of the restoration 2005, the life of jesus christ 2011 and emma smith. Sep 12, 2019 the story is set in the winter of 1839, in liberty, missouri, and essentially involves three parties. 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. 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. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers. I read a new account of the event, recorded, and published in 1845, by an eyewitness, non mormon, by the name of william m. December 23, 1805 june 27, 1844 was an american religious leader and founder of mormonism and the latter day saint movement. 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.
Smith and some of the leading quorums of his church publicly denied he taught or practiced it. 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. 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. The movie follows the experiences of eliza williams from new york. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. This trivia game is a great way for your family to learn about joseph smith, the first vision and moronis visit.
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. 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. The film begins on june 21, 1844, on a riverboat named memphis on the mississippi river. Films are shown throughout the day monday through saturday. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith.