| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation enhanced for 16 x 9 televisions; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Jonathan Scarfe, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll, Eric Johnson, Tiffany Dupont. |
| Credits |
Larry H. Miller, executive producer ; Jeff T. Miller, line producer ; Rene Haynes, casting director ; Cathren Warner, costume designer ; music by Sam Cardon ; edited by Stephen L. Johnson ; T.C. Christensen, director of photography. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the film produced in 2005. |
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Based on the novel by Gerald N. Lund. |
| Summary |
When Benjamin Steed and his family move to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help, Joseph Smith, turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; some material may not be suitable for children; for mild thematic elements and violence. |
| Note |
Special features: audio commentary with the director and director of photography, theatrical trailers, Junior's giants animated short film. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned; English language track with optional Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Smith, Joseph, Jr., 1805-1844 -- Drama.
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Mormons -- Drama.
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Mormon Church -- History -- Drama.
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Persecution -- Drama.
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New York (State) -- History -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Historical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Swofford, Scott.
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Holt, Russ.
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Miller, Larry H., 1944-2009.
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Miller, Jeff T.
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Christensen, T. C.
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Johnson, Stephen L. (Stephen Lloyd)
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Cardon, Sam.
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Warner, Cathren.
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Haynes, Rene.
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Hennings, Sam.
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Strong, Brenda, 1960-
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Scarfe, Jonathan, 1975-
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Johnson, Eric, 1962-
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Carroll, Alex, 1947-
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Dupont, Tiffany.
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Lund, Gerald N.
Work and the glory.
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Excel Entertainment Group.
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Vineyard Films.
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Manchester Pictures.
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| Standard No. |
725906474594 |
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