Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith s search for truth led to the first vision and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ. Apr 26, 2010 telling the story of joseph smith on film has been the ambition of many artists for a long time. Featurelength films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the joseph smith memorial buildings legacy theatre in downtown salt lake city, utah, before being released. A prophet, according to the old and new testament, relies on revelation from god to teach the people, and not on his own wisdom or. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a great reminder of how blessed we are to have the fullness of the gospel in these latterdays. A film about the life and legacy of joseph smith and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ prior to his second coming. Feb 28, 2020 with just five weeks until general conference, the team at lds living has created a conference countdown called the road of the restoration. To me that film is one of the most important methods of spreading the truths taught in this vital story of the restoration. Telling the story of joseph smith on film has been the ambition of many artists for a long time.
Joseph smith and five associates, with 50 other individuals attending, formally organized the church in a log cabin at fayette, new york, on 6 april 1830. The restoration is a decent and sincere film depicting how joseph smith found. However, this movie wasnt created to explain every element of joseph smiths life, ministry, triumphs, controversies, failures etc it was designed for a quick. Lusvardi wrote in an email that this films first vision scenes were shot near the hill cumorah in palmyra, new york, and much care was taken to present an authentic telling of josephs account. Each filmmaker who undertakes telling his story by dramatic medium is faced with the challenge of finding a suitable actor to play the.
Josephs place and influence in the tapestry of american and world history is undeniably significant, and his story is certainly one worth sharing on the screen. Each day from march 1 until general conference on april 4, participants can find an activity related to the restoration. The movie is about joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration church news. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who. Actor dustin harding played the role of joseph smith in the restoration.
This is the historical account of the founding prophet of the church. Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of. Countdown to conference with the road of the restoration. Countdown to conference with the road of the restoration, a. Do lesson entitled, three parts to the restoration, click here 3. It is also a fun way to learn about joseph smith history, in the back of the scriptures. The prophet of the restoration is now available online, marking the first time the church has shared a. Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie putlocker joseph smith. Dustin harding seems to have made a career of playing of playing the young joseph smith, hes done it in several projects and has appeared in an occasional mainstream film. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints includes the noncommercial motion pictures commissioned by or officially produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Mar 16, 2017 the video combines all the accounts of josephs first vision, providing an accurate, realistic depiction of the young boys experience as he prayed to god to know which church to join. Joseph smith, american prophet and founder of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers.
This later edition of joseph smith and the restoration is only a shell of the original. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. Joseph smith and seer stones most of the descriptions of the process of translating the book of mormon. The movie is about joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints here are all the ways you can watch the movie. The prophet of the restoration was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet. Start with one of the songs below, then do the storytelling activity at the very bottom of this post here. Find the full calendar with links below, as well as a guide on how to use it. Josephs multiple wives, his youth spent as a treasure hunter, and his odd methods. The restoration is a decent and sincere film depicting how joseph smith found his faith climaxed by that vision of angels that came to him in palmyra. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. The last picture taken of emma smith before her death in. The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38.
What strikes you the most as you read the story of the restoration and organization of the church. It was in the hearts of some who knew him to be his brothers and sisters for eternity, and in the hearts of others to shed his blood. Heavenly father and jesus christ appeared to joseph smith 5. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday. Top 20 free printable latter day saints coloring pages lds coloring pages angel moroni coloring page.
Lusvardi wrote in an email that this films first vision scenes were shot near the hill cumorah in palmyra, new york, and much care was taken. This makes me feel good but really isnt that great of a movie, and thats coming from an active member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Another testament of jesus christ have been provided by those who helped the prophet, joseph smith, as scribes. The video combines all the accounts of josephs first vision, providing an accurate, realistic depiction of the young boys experience as he prayed to god to know which church to join. 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 first presidency as part of the church. This dvd presents the glorious beginning of the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ in our time through the prophet joseph smith. Smith published the book of mormon in 1830 and shortly thereafter organized a small church of his first followers. The coming forth of the book of mormon, foretold by ancient prophets, began with an angelic visitation in 1823 to 17yearold joseph smith. The movie then shows marys father beginning to read an issue of times and. Seven years later, in 1830, this scriptural canon of the latterday saints was published for the world. Joseph smith and the restoration is a narrative history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from the birth of the profit joseph smith and the restoration of the church to the exodus of the mormon people from nauvoo, illinois, in 1846. Joseph would translate aloud, and the scribe would.
Church of jesus christ of latterday saints history, life of the prophet joseph smith. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the keystone of our religion. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration movie now on. The book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, joseph smith stated, and the.
It is a good summary of everything joseph smith accomplished in his lifetime. The only problem is that the later edition has all of the same identification information as the original. I believe joseph smith was a prophet, but i also know that our history is a pretty gnarly place to explore. Joseph s place and influence in the tapestry of american and world history is undeniably significant, and his story is certainly one worth sharing on the screen. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the joseph smith. 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. Joseph smiths first vision on film as church commemorates. This movie was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet. Joseph and emma thier divine mission by gracia jones. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. When smith was 14, he said he received a vision from god and jesus that told him not to join any christian denominational. Joseph smiths thirtyeight and onehalf years were marked by the highest of spiritual peaks and the depths of tribulation, sorrow, and betrayal such as few mortals have experienced.
Heinleins starship troopers movie touchstone pictures, 1997, where this mormon temple at port joe smith came under siege on the bug planet. The first editions of this book were in large format hard back and paper back form and were produced prior to the 1973 version. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. This film is about the legacy of joseph smith, first prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, is in the joseph smith memorial. It was in the hearts of some who knew him to be his brothers and sisters for eternity, and in. Featurelength films are typically premiered and exclusively shown at the joseph smith memorial building s legacy theatre in. Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. Watch the movie 1 hour long with popcorn joseph smith the prophet of the restoration, click here 2. A goodly portion of these just walked away from the church, with some joining other restoration groups remaining loyal to the testimony and legacy of joseph smith, jr. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. The prophet of the restoration is a 2005 film that focuses on.
Prophet of the restoration 2005 fullhd movie for free online joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration is now available on amazon instant video. This trivia game is a great way for your family to learn about joseph smith, the first vision and moronis visit. Mar 12, 2010 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration has been produced under the direction of the first presidency as part of the churchs commemoration of the 200th anniversary of joseph smiths birth. This coloring page features angel moroni, the angel in mormonism, who visited joseph smith. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. It confirms that our heavenly father heard a humble prayer and through joseph restored the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ once again upon the earth. Everything remotely controversial or problematic was removed from this film. The video allows viewers to truly see what joseph smith experienced in the sacred grove.
Learn more about the life, writings, and legacy of joseph smith. Joseph smith was seen as a good man by people that were not mormon. The prophet of the restoration, fulllength movie about the life of joseph smith the restoration 19. People around the world now have a new way to learn about joseph smith, the founder and first president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. With just five weeks until general conference, the team at lds living has created a conference countdown called the road of the restoration. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The only problem is that the later edition has all of the same identification information as. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday. The restoration of priesthood authority through joseph smith in the first half of the 19th century was a literal act through angelic visitations from those who held the authority anciently.