Emma Smith: My Story (2008)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Directors:

Gary Cook
T.C. Christensen (co-director)

Writer:

Gary Cook (writer)

Genre:

Drama | History

Tagline:

The story of Emma Hale Smith as she reflects on her life.

Plot:

Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final years in Nauvoo. Based on the life of Emma Hale Smith. |

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Cast

Katherine Thompson	...	Emma Hale Smith (as Katherine Nelson)
Patricia Place	...	Emma Bidaman
Nathan Mitchell	...	Joseph Smith
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Talon G. Ackerman	...	Joseph III
Dallyn Vail Bayles	...	Hyrum Smith
Matthew Flynn Bellows	...	Opposition leader
Cameron Deaver	...	Jesse Crosley
Jim Goldrup	...	Heckler
Tom Goldrup	...	Heckler
Rick Macy	...	Joseph Sr.
Christopher Robin Miller	...	Traveler
Taylor Moulton	...	Running Boy
Tayva Patch	...	Lucy
Emmelyn Thayer	...	Mary Fielding Smith

Directed by
Gary Cook
T.C. Christensen		(co-director)

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Gary Cook		writer

Produced by
Gary Cook	....	producer
Michael Kennedy	....	executive producer
Steven A. Lee	....	executive producer
Ron Munns	....	producer
Paul Savage	....	co-executive producer

Original Music by
Merrill B. Jenson

Cinematography by
T.C. Christensen

Film Editing by
Wynn Hougaard

Casting by
Alisa Anglesey

Art Direction by
Gary Sivertsen

Set Decoration by
Debbie Farrer
Barbara Ward

Costume Design by
Shari Ohman

Makeup Department
Tess Christensen	....	makeup artist
Mary Everett	....	first assistant hair stylist
Dafne Jones	....	hair stylist
Macy McKenzie	....	assistant hair stylist
Macy McKenzie	....	assistant makeup artist
Tiffany Vukich-Correa	....	special makeup effects artist (as Tiffany Vukich)
Laurie Vukich	....	makeup- & hair department head
Beka Wilson	....	hair stylist

Production Management
Steven A. Lee	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jason Allred	....	second second assistant director
Mary Sivertsen	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Michael K. Adams	....	carpenter
Jennifer Lee	....	set dresser
Corey Roberson	....	construction intern
Anthony Straga	....	on-set dresser
Lynette White-Kern	....	scenic artist
Bruce Wing	....	property master

Sound Department
Paul D. Hunt	....	boom operator
Steven C. Laneri	....	sound mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Kurtis Burr	....	assistant camera
Zep Christensen	....	first assistant camera
Jed Ivie	....	still photographer
Kelly Klindt	....	key grip
Matthew E. Long	....	grip (as Matthew Long)

Casting Department
Ben Cummins	....	casting assistant
Hillary Straga	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Sonja A. Nelson	....	wardrobe
Karen Seamons	....	wardrobe supervisor

Editorial Department
Tanner Christensen	....	additional editor

Music Department
Ted Hinckley	....	music contractor

Other crew
Christina Cline	....	script editor
Mark Hales	....	hand model
Penny Johnson	....	script supervisor
Paul Lavoie	....	digital production manager
Josh Lee	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Morning Dew Entertainment

Distributors

• Candlelight Media Group (2008) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Film Emporium  insurance by

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief violence.

Runtime:

USA:98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:PG

Company:

Morning Dew Entertainment

The Very Highest Marks Possible

I believe I've viewed every film ever made in which Joseph Smith had a small or large part of its story--And I can say without reservation that EMMA SMITH: MY STORY is the best film I have seen in my life--I was moved as I've never been moved before!! This film is the most accurate account concerning the life of Joseph and Emma Smith made to date. Katherine Nelson who played Emma brought a crisp and refreshing real to life representation of this Elect Lady who won the heart of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Nathan Mitchell who played Joseph Smith captured Joseph's playful personality and loving nature as perhaps no other actor has ever done before. On a scale of 1 to 10, Emma Smith is a 20! Eternal Everlasting Kudos to any who had the smallest part in the making of this film.