The original pbs documentary aired november of 1999, but this new remake will be shown nationally in october. Joseph smith story church of jesus christ of latterday saints duration. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated by. Joseph smith 180544, the founder of the mormon church, is profiled. Pbs docudrama depicting joseph smiths life and narrated. Nov 07, 20 joseph smith campaign for president of the united states, ensign, feb 2009, in his platform, joseph smith proposed that slavery be ended and that slave owners be paid a reasonable price for their slaves. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching reverence. Joseph smith had the courage to stand for what he believed to be right, from the ability to endure the pains of a surgery to ripping out tar and feathers from his bare skin. President john adamss political life and his role in the founding of the united states. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. Martin marty, director, public religion project, university of chicago divinity school. Founder of a uniquely american religion, joseph smith was a poor farm boy who became a charismatic prophet, much criticized polygamist, town and.
New docudrama on joseph smith may now reach millions on pbs. Islam and mormonism have been compared to one another ever since the earliest origins of the latter in the nineteenth century, often by detractors of one religion or the otheror both. Miller and kjzz television have partnered with the church history department and a variety of prominent scholars to discuss the project, the documents, and the life and work of joseph smith. Jane elizabeth manning james may 11, 18 april 16, 1908, fondly known as aunt jane, was one of the first recorded africanamerican women to enter utah 3234 she was a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints and lived with joseph smith and his family for a time in nauvoo, illinois. Pbs online home joseph smith 18051844 born on december 23, 1805, in sharon, vermont, to joseph and lucy mack smith, joseph smith jr. A pbs docudrama of the life of mormon leader some believe prophet joseph smith 180544. Sep 28, 2017 emma smith and her children say farewell to husband and father joseph smith in a scene from the new historical docudrama, joseph smith. Joseph smith 18051844 as founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, popularly known as the mormons, joseph smith stands as one of the most charismatic and influential religious.
Joseph smith s death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world today, with more than ten million members. Joseph accomplished so much for the lord, in such a very short time. Kim smiths life was shattered by the revelation of her husbands homosexual infidelity and her resulting hiv. The joseph smith papers project is illuminating the prophet joseph and the restoration in exciting new ways. Joseph smith featured in pbs documentary the daily universe. Review american prophet is all about proselytizing and not exactly a balanced look at smiths life. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said that he had. Narrated by hugh bonneville downton abbey, the film brings to life the great adventure story of luthers struggle. In october 2007, another group of performers met at abravanel hall in salt lake city to present joseph smith the prophet.
For instance, joseph smith, the founding prophet of mormonism, was referred to as the modern mahomet by the new york herald, 2 shortly after his murder. The prophet joseph smith will have a national audience sunday night. The missing film gave the filmmakers the opportunity to add new elements in telling the story. Includes interviews with historians some of them mormon and lds officers and elders. Wetaexcel entertainment joseph smith s first vision is one of many scenes depicted in the new historical docudrama, joseph smith. This is a biopic of joseph smith, bookended and with occasional editorial comment coming from an englishman and his adult daughter, a mormon convert, traveling up the mississippi to nauvoo the. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building from its opening on. Lds church releases new video of joseph smiths first. New sealed american prophet the story of joseph smith vhs mormon lds documentary. I would have preferred if they had showed a more accurate portrayal of his personality. Who was this joseph smith and what was it about his remarkable life story, which.
Codirectors lee groberg and mark goodman have remade the 1999 documentary joseph smith. This time the group included the 150voice spire chorus, a full symphony orchestra and a remarkable list of soloists including jeffry walker, suzanne disparte, jordan bluth, michael sackett, daniel beck, angela brower and. Yet this frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. The story of joseph smith, a pbs documentary, was released in 2000. When so many were looking for answers to questions larger than life, says narrator gregory peck, smith said.
Joseph smith was known to be a very passionate, emotional, laughterfilled individual. They portrayed him as very somber, serious, and eventempered. Joseph smith s great contribution is capturing a version of the american story and projecting it into the future. Pbs documentary to tell the joseph smith story deseret news. In a new pbs documentary, a local filmmaker retold the history of joseph smith and created him into an american icon. Unlike other video depictions, which have used the most wellknown account found in the pearl of great price, this new video. As the church he founded on american soil has grown to a membership exceeding ten million in 160plus countries around the globe, his work has been scrutinized, acclaimed, ridiculed, investigated, applauded, belittled, embraced. She traveled with her husband to utah, spending the winter of 18461847 at.
Artists images of joseph the joseph smith papers the martyrdom mormons and masonry plural marriage. New sealed american prophet the story of joseph smith. It was produced by helen whitney, and was the first joint production of frontline and american experience. The smith family a lesson in love chronicles one exceptional familys struggle to endure the physical and emotional trauma surrounding the death of a husband, father and pillar of the mormon community. Kirk ellis wrote the screenplay based on the 2001 book john adams by david mccullough. Pbs presentation of a documentary about joseph smith, funded by a mormon family foundation and ultimately sold at a church book store.
The video is entitled ask of god joseph smiths first vision. The production originally aired in twohour segments on april 30 and may 1, 2007. Old joseph smith pbs documentary remade into new docudrama. Joseph smith, american prophet shares story of restoration. The story of joseph smith offers a fascinating portrait of a man whose name has indeed been had for good and evil among all nations. Joseph smiths great contribution is capturing a version of the american story and projecting it into the future. With john foss, anna daines, casey elliott, tom nacy warner. The film was shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial. Yet he was a real man, with strengths and weaknesses, hopes and desires, successes and failings. Join the late academy award winner gregory peck for a. Excellent documentary about one of my greatest heroes. In the early 19th century, competition in the american spiritual marketplace heated up. A 14yearold farm boy named joseph smith, bewildered by the myriad religious choices.
Who was this joseph smith, and what was it about his remarkable life. The joseph smith dvd,millions of people around the world know of him. Joseph smith shows that actions speak without having to say a word to the offended. The mormons is a fourhour pbs documentary about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church.
If you havent seen it, youre in for a delightful experience. The film includes interviews with several historians to help portray the story in an accurate, unbiased way, including joseph smith papers. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that 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 latterday saints lds church. If video evidence were a thing in 19th century america, this is exactly how joseph smith would come off with polygamy. American prophet, depicting the life of the prophet joseph smith will air on tv. Sep 20, 2019 baby shark, abc song, wheels on the bus, happy birthday song jugnu kids nursery rhymes and best baby songs 1,105 watching live now. With eric artell, joseph batzel, kimberly elaine crowe, sam dalton. Wetaexcel entertainment joseph smiths first vision is one of many scenes depicted in the new historical docudrama, joseph smith. Some pbs stations including kbyu will air mormonpromoting joseph smith film. This is a film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is being shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the. The idea that changed the world dvd,martin luther chronicles the real life story of the seismic upheaval that rocked the western world in the early 1500s.
Joseph smiths death, however, did not halt the work of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, one of the fastestgrowing religions in the world. This reboot of the 1999 pbs production narrated by the late great actor gregory peck, includes new material and scenes that bring insight into the prophets life. For instance, joseph smith, the founding prophet of mormonism, was referred to as the modern mahomet by the new york herald, shortly after his murder in june 1844. Dramatic reenactments, scholarly commentary, and gripping narration take the viewer on a journey through the prophet josephs life in this documentary originally aired on pbs television in october 2017. Yet this american frontier prophet of the early 1800s found little honor and eventual martyrdom at the hands of an angry mob in his own country. Though groberg produced a documentary with the same title that ran on a smaller number of pbs stations in 1999, this is an entirely new show. Of one fold and one shepherd, which was mainly filmed in hawaii, is the film currently being shown to visitors in the joseph smith memorial buildings 500seat legacy theater. John adams is a 2008 american television miniseries chronicling most of u. Emma smith and her children say farewell to husband and father joseph smith in a scene from the new historical docudrama, joseph smith.
Please join academy award winner gregory peck for a fascinating look. The new film joseph smith american prophet has inspired lives and strengthened testimonies since its release last fall. Sep 28, 2017 this sunday, a new docudrama, joseph smith. Joseph smith vs the abolitionists thoughts on things and stuff. The story of joseph smith, is an online resource with information on joseph smith, his life, and his legacy. Baby shark, abc song, wheels on the bus, happy birthday song jugnu kids nursery rhymes and best baby songs 1,105 watching live now. Wilkinson center at brigham young university in provo. The latterday saint story has to be in the top five story fascinations in american religious history. What was it about his remarkable life story, which inspired such impassioned rancor or unflinching loyalty and even reverence. If you have netflix or even if you dont go look up holy hell. Whether on location or through indepth interviews, early church history comes alive in this landmark documentary series. Approximately 120 minutes narrated by gregory peck. In season 2, scholars continue the story of joseph smith by using the documents that survive to illustrate his life, many of them the very texts that compose the published volumes of the joseph smith papers.
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