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Saturday's Warrior (1989)
A classic
This play, like Barney, is one of those things that lots of people liked, but few will admit to having liked. It's truly a classic, and is a must-see for anyone interested in Mormon cinema, Mormon culture, or Mormon history. It's also such a part of Mormon lore that that it's kind of part of the basic curriculum of Mormon culture.
Aside from its historical value. It's really much better than most people will admit. Although the plot isn't very interesting, the songs are so fun that they make up for it. All the songs are really catchy (they're by Lex De Azevedo). And though there are doctrinally dubious aspects, it's got a lot of good, wholesome teachings.
So the songs are a 10/10, plot is 4/10, wholesome message is 9/10, and importance to Mormon culture is 9/10
Legacy (1993)
One of my favorite movies of all time.
This movie is really good. It is about 45 minutes, and follows Eliza, an early convert to Mormonism, as she experiences many of the early events of that movement's history. Her personal story is interwoven with those pivotal events.
The movie is very moving and you'd have to be a crusty cynic to not be touched by it. It is also an inspiring story of romance.
The girl who plays Eliza is an incredible actress. Her husband is good, but not spectacular. There are some scenes where there is some pretty bad acting, but the movie remains a very good work. The scenery is spectacular, the music is top-notch, and except for some of the bad acting, the directing is great.