Sons of Provo (2004)

Will, Kirby, and Danny are the hottest new sensation in Mormon pop music! Will is an aerobics instructor, Danny is a student of eastern philosophy, and Kirby is a scrapbooking specialist. ... See full summary »

Director:

Will Swenson

Writers:

Peter D. Brown, Will Swenson

Stars:

Will Swenson, Kirby Heyborne, Danny Tarasevich

4 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Will Swenson	...	Will Jensen
Kirby Heyborne	...	Kirby Laybourne
Danny Tarasevich	...	Danny Jensen
Jennifer Erekson	...	Jill Keith
Peter D. Brown	...	Grayson Jensen (as Peter Brown)
Maureen Eastwood	...	Yvonne Bolschweiler
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
H.K. Baird	...	Uncle LaMarr
Karen C. Baird	...	Verda Jensen
Britani Bateman	...	Award Recipient
Gavin Bentley	...	Taylor
Marion Bentley	...	Shirl Jensen
Michael Birkeland	...	Hotel Clerk
Danielle Rae Bryan	...	Sister Campbell
Alison Akin Clark	...	Shantel
Curt Doussett	...	Bishop Bestor

Storyline

Will, Kirby, and Danny are the hottest new sensation in Mormon pop music! Will is an aerobics instructor, Danny is a student of eastern philosophy, and Kirby is a scrapbooking specialist. Together, they make up the band "Everclean" and they have taken the Mormon boy band scene by storm. Sons of Provo chronicles the struggles and successes of a group of boys fighting to become the most spiritual Mormon boy band in history.

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Plot Keywords:

boy band | fake documentary | fictional band | lds film | mockumentary | 

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Taglines:

The spiritual sound barrier is about to be broken.

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Hale Storm Entertainment Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Orem, Utah, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$10,952 (USA) (18 February 2005)

Gross:

$120,488 (USA) (10 June 2005)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fresh-Mex Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The number listed on Will and Danny's flier for the boy band audition is 867-5309, which references the Tommy Tutone song "Jenny (867-5309)." This number also appears in the other Halestorm films "The Singles Ward," "The R.M.," and "Church Ball."

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Goofs

During the "Word of Wizzum" performance, and after recovering his CTR ring, Kirby rotates the prop behind him from a picture to the letter "U". In the next scene the prop is back to showing the picture.

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Quotes

Will Jensen: Shoot for the stars. That's what I say. If you shoot for the stars and you only end up in outer space, at least there you are.

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Connections

References H.M.S. Pinafore (1939)

User Reviews

Spot On & Good Hearted

Anyone who's spent any time among the Mormons, or on the planet during the recent invasion of boy bands, or any combination thereof, will laugh and wince their way through this delightful film. It's a spoof that gently mocks its subject matter, never resorting to the mean-spiritedness that kills so many offerings in the mocumentary genre. The filmmakers know their topics--both Mormons and Boy Bands--very well and they don't hesitate to lampoon them. However, an overriding sense of affection for these same topics keeps the humor accessible. At the same time, the dialog is intelligent and the barbs pointed.

Highly recommended.