Joseph Smith: 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 ...
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Title: Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (2005)
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Cast
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Nathan Mitchell | ... | Joseph Smith |
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Tayva Patch | ... | Lucy Mack Smith |
| Rick Macy | ... | Joseph Smith Sr. | |
| David Nibley | ... | Alvin Smith | |
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Talon G. Ackerman | ... | Tom - Wooden Horse Boy |
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Joseph Batzel | ... | Edward |
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Dallyn Vail Bayles | ... | Hyrum Smith |
| Matthew Bellows | ... | Kirtland Mob Leader / Irish Bully (as Matthew Flynn Bellows) | |
| Joel Bishop | ... | Parley P. Pratt | |
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Roger Blomquist | ... | Kidnapper #3 Wagon Driver |
| Scott Christopher | ... | Alexander Doniphan | |
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Catherine Elizabeth Cook | ... | Mary Rowberry |
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Ammon Cunningham | ... | Dock Worker |
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Cam Deaver | ... | Jesse Crosley (as Cameron Deaver) |
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Krisha Deaver | ... | Hannah Crosley |
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Joseph Smith: 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). Written by luke thompson
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The story of an American colonizer, and religious leader.Parents Guide:
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(uncredited)
Written by William W. Phelps
Performed by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
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Praise to the Man(uncredited)
Written by William W. Phelps
Performed by The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
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I think the film is educational. However, it fails to treat the issue which sparked so much controversy: plural marriage. Also, the film fails to reveal what the LDS church espouses. Big opportunity was missed to tell the world what they actually believe. I could not get a clear idea of what it is LDS views are on central topics of religion.
I have many LDS friends and they are nice people. Would have been nice to get a clearer picture of how they view their prophet's more controversial statements. Maybe these statements are just too controversial to be treated in a film format, but it would have been great to hear the whole story of Joseph Smith's truly interesting life. After all, it gives insight into American thought on religion in the 18th century. Hope they do some documentaries on this fascinating subject, allowing historians to comment on Smith's life. We may have a Mormon president some day. After all, Smith ran for president.