About 40% of the film is new material, with the overall length 5 minutes shorter than the previous film. A film about the life and legacy of joseph smith and the restoration of the gospel of jesus christ prior to his second coming. What strikes you the most as you read the story of the restoration and organization of the church. The testimony of the prophet joseph smith about the savior jesus christ and about the church of jesus christ of latterday saints needs to be considered seriously and prayerfully by all who want to receive a testimony of the truth revealed directly from god. She also appearedin the 2006 film unaccompanied minors and briefly in the 2009 lds film one. 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. The joseph smith foundation presented at the 19th international book of mormon evidence conference april 6th8th, 2017 in orem, utah. Prophet of the restoration of the mormon cinema is a life study of the founder of the church of christ of latter day saints joseph smith who was the middle kid in a large family named smith just trying to scratch out a living on a farm in palmyra, new york.
Lds church releases new restoration video prepare to serve. This email was received from jeff of internet customer relations on october, 2010. Prophet of the restoration, the first clue that the film aimed to elicit an emotional outpouring for the portrayal of smith as a saintly. 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. The church released a redone version of joseph smith. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in carthage, illinois. Come see the new movie at the joseph smith memorial building. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on a mission to england. The prophet of the restoration is now available on netflix. Because this information was consistent with the dvd release also, i changed the page to reflect this information. The prophet of the restoration 2005 english cinema, trailer, video clips, joseph smith. I spent the day in the council with the twelve apostles at the house of president young, conversing with them upon a variety of subjects.
Jun, 2008 the audiovisual department of the church has just recently completed and released its newest film, joseph smith. The movie was first shown in the legacy theater in salt lake city, then released on dvd, and now on hulu, amazon, and netflix this movie was the first fulllength motion picture the. Carthage jail, carthage, illinois location where joseph smith was. Prophet of the restoration theatrical release this film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. The restoration refers to the bringing back of the gospel of jesus christ on the earth through the prophet joseph smith. The prophet of the restoration was the first fulllength motion picture the church released on the internet.
The prophet of the restoration 2005 12152005 us family, drama, history 1h 2m user score. This also matches up with the title card of the film. Events inside joseph smith memorial building temple square. The restoration of the lds church poem by shelley wynona williams poem hunter. This is part four of five for a documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal. Both muhammad and joseph smith had humble beginnings. The prophet of the restoration focuses on some of the events during the life of.
Callister, joseph smithprophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537 through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. Motion picture, presentation, tv, clip, full length, full movie, short, trailer. Nov 01, 2005 joseph smith the prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. New joseph smith film slated for legacy theater copied to clipboard a new film about the life and legacy of joseph smith, founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, will be shown in the legacy theater of the joseph smith memorial building beginning saturday, december 17, 2005. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration 15x18 framed art. Callister, joseph smith prophet of the restoration, ensign, nov 2009, 3537. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration from the 179th lds general conference duration. Bradley and i went to see the new church film joseph smith. Other events inside the joseph smith memorial building other than a movie. Producing joseph smith the prophet of the restoration.
Through joseph smith have been restored all the powers, keys, teachings, and ordinances necessary for salvation and exaltation. All people on earth have a physical body and a spirit body that make up. Far better than any other film, or movie made about the restoration thus far. It fills me with unspeakable joy to know that jesus christ stands at the head of this church, that the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and is the word of god, that joseph smith was the prophet of this final dispensation, and that president nelson is the lords living prophet and mouthpiece on the earth today. Most of the movie was shot at the churchs studio in provo. Joseph smith said, happiness is the object and design of our existence teachings of the prophet joseph smith, p. The restoration dvd 2006 lds mormon latter day saints. Joseph smith prophet of the restoration movie now on.
How do you tell in 68 minutes the story of someone whose accomplishments were larger than life. The audiovisual department of the church has just recently completed and released its newest film, joseph smith. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration i bear solemn testimony of the prophet joseph smith as the lords anointed servant in these the latter days. However, when read in context that passage is referring solely to itself. Hopefully this film will help us begin to gain a more complete picture of why joseph called her the choice of his heart. He also spent 25 years putting together the largest compilation of stories about joseph smith ever assembled, some of it never before published. In this case, with longrange planning, intense preparation, prayer. The film starts out in late june 1844, with the summons from governor ford to attend trial in.
Anson in their zeal to build their case against joseph smith many biblical christians unintentionally abuse revelation 22. Jan 05, 2011 this is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do so. This is the complete documentary film based upon the life of joseph smith who was divinely called upon to restore the fullness of the gospel of jesus christ despite great personal hardship to do so. Faca parte do filmow e avalie este filme voce tambem. The latterday servant and sons, analyzed blessings given to the prophet joseph smith including his patriarchal blessing and the servant in isaiah. Vogel casts smith in the role of a magician, who perhaps believes in his own ability to perform magic while using fraud to support his position. 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. 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.
The film depicts events in the life of joseph smith from his early youth in vermont to his martyrdom in illinois at age 38. 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 today, with more than ten million members. If you havent seen it, hop on a plane to salt lake and see it now. The book covers the period of smiths life up until 1831. This film like all other films made by the audiovisual department are developed and approved by the first presidency of the mormon church. What experiences did joseph have that made him such a powerful prophet and beloved leader. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. Callister of the seventy through joseph smith have been restored all the powers. The film is similar in style to the churchproduced movie joseph smith. A motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Brother joseph fielding was present, having been absent four years on. This is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking film, although obviously made by believers. We invite you to come and learn more about the prophet joseph smith. Richard dutcher, who directed and starred in gods army and brigham city, announced with simpson in april 2001 that he would film a biography of joseph smith, titled the prophet.
It is showing in the legacy theater at the joseph smith memorial building. Saints and our humble beginnings just watch this movie, it will make complete and total sense afterward. All worthy male members of the church are given the priesthood and can trace their priesthood lineage back to joseph smith who received that priesthood under. Joseph smith resolved the age old dichotomy concerning the catholic doctrine on succession and the protestant doctrine on the priesthood of all believers.
The prophet of the restoration and uses footage from that movie that had been cut due to time constraints. Before the cafe opened its doors in 2006, the nauvoo room was used as a. Dec 15, 2005 a film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. You truly get a sense of what the first saints had to struggle through, putting complete and total faith in there prophet joseph smith. Hunters paternal greatgreatgrandmothers, moved to lapeer, michigan, in the mid1830s. Salt lake city but once inside the joseph smith memorial building there were gracious, smiling lds missionaries everywhere. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on. Second, does god have the same power today joseph smith prophet of the restoration elder tad r.
Following the martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith, the apostle john taylor wrote, joseph smith, the prophet and seer of the lord, has done more, save jesus only, for the salvation of men in this world, than any other man that ever lived in it. Muhammad was invited to take the rule of medina turning it into a theocracy, while joseph smith would found nauvoo, illinois and assumed absolute power as gods prophet. The making of a prophet is a biography of the formative years of the founder of mormonism written by dan vogel. 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. The restoration of the lds church poem by shelley wynona. Both muhammad and joseph smith established theocratic citystates during their respective ministries. I believe this is why the prophet joseph smith defined it as the keystone of our religion. It will leave you with a renewed appreciation for the blessings restored to the earth through joseph smith for the benefit of all mankind.
Recently, the lds church released a new restoration video online, ask of god joseph smiths first vision, which has been played in the church history museum since october 2015. Joseph smith, prophet of the restoration is a new painting by utah artist gary ernest smith. Prophet of the restoration, a film that is shown in some of the temple visitor centers around the world, as well as in other places. This film depicts the life and martyrdom of the prophet joseph smith. This is the historical account of the founding prophet of the church. The restoration of the lds church by shelley wynona williams. Some of the stars of these early mormon films have continued in. Mar 28, 2011 a motion picture about the life and legacy of joseph smith, the founding prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints who translated the book of mormon. I bear my witness that joseph smith was the prophet of the restoration, just as he claimed to be. Through the life and sacrifices of this noble prophet, jesus christs gospel is once again on the earth. Its a fairly comprehensive display of antique artifacts money. For the past twenty years he has spoken on joseph smith and gospel themes at byu education week and for the know your religion series.
First, does god love us as much today as he loved the people to whom he spoke in new testament times. The restoration of the lds church poem by shelley wynona williams. Joseph prophet of the restoration of the gospel of jesus. 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.
This a movie about joseph smith and the restoration. Joseph smiththe prophet of the restoration is a timely reflection on the life, ministry, and contributions of the lords chosen servant. A film that focuses on some of the events during the life of joseph smith, jr. 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. The savior directed and organizedthe true church upon the earth through the prophet joseph smith. As we entered the waiting area for the elaborate new lds movie, joseph smith. Mark mcconkie has a great love for the prophet 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. 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.