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Emma Smith: My Story

  • 20082008
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
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6.8/10
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Emma Smith: My Story (2008)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
353
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  • Directors
    • Gary Cook
    • T.C. Christensen
  • Writer
    • Gary Cook
  • Stars
    • Patricia Place
    • Katherine Nelson
    • Nathan Mitchell
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  • Directors
    • Gary Cook
    • T.C. Christensen
  • Writer
    • Gary Cook
  • Stars
    • Patricia Place
    • Katherine Nelson
    • Nathan Mitchell
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    • 18User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Patricia Place
    • Emma Smith Bidamonas Emma Smith Bidamon
    Katherine Nelson
    • Emma Hale Smithas Emma Hale Smith
    Nathan Mitchell
    • Joseph Smith, Jras Joseph Smith, Jr
    Stephanie Breinholt
    • Julia Murdock Smithas Julia Murdock Smith
    Tayva Patch
    • Lucy Mack Smithas Lucy Mack Smith
    Rick Macy
    Rick Macy
    • Joseph Smith, Sr.as Joseph Smith, Sr.
    Dallyn Vail Bayles
    • Hyrum Smithas Hyrum Smith
    • (as Dallyn Bayles)
    Cheryl Kirby
    • Lydia Douglasas Lydia Douglas
    Kalvin Stringer
    • Charlie Bidamonas Charlie Bidamon
    Bob Nelson
    • Isaac Haleas Isaac Hale
    Rosanna Ungerman
    • Elizabeth Haleas Elizabeth Hale
    Duff Clawson
    • Martin Harrisas Martin Harris
    Ryan Wood
    • Oliver Cowderyas Oliver Cowdery
    Joy Gardner
    • Sophronia Smithas Sophronia Smith
    Talon G. Ackerman
    • Joseph IIIas Joseph III
    Rachel Bayles
    • Sister Phelpsas Sister Phelps
    Joel Bishop
    Joel Bishop
    • Parley P. Prattas Parley P. Pratt
    Cam Deaver
    • Jesse Crosleyas Jesse Crosley
    • (as Cameron Deaver)
    • Directors
      • Gary Cook
      • T.C. Christensen
    • Writer
      • Gary Cook
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    Storyline

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    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.
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      • The story of Emma Hale Smith as she reflects on her life.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • History
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild thematic elements and brief violence
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    • Soundtracks
      I Remain
      Lyrics and music by Katherine Nelson
      Performed by Katherine Nelson
      String arrangements by Merrill B. Jenson (as Merrill Jenson)

    User reviews18

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    Top review
    9/10
    Excellent film
    This film was wonderfully done with a great soundtrack. Unlike past LDS historical films, where the focus is Joseph Smith or Bringham Young, this film is about Emma, her perspective, and how she saw things.

    It's narrative/conversation that Emma is having later on in life with her daughter Julia Murdock Smith, about all of the events that surrounded her and Joseph-thru *her* perspective.

    The film touches on all the controversial issues, and doesn't gloss over them.

    Whether you are LDS or not, you will appreciate this film, it is touching, honest and both heart wrenching and heartwarming.

    Go see it.

    :)

    David
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    • diamondbruno9
    • Jun 3, 2008

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Morning Dew Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $881,787
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $94,959
      • Apr 13, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $881,787
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
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      • Color

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