He said the movie was made under the assumption it would play for three to five years at the legacy theater at the churchs temple square in. Filmmaker blair treu examines the mormon faith through the experiences of six devout individuals from around the. Get to know the mormons by visiting the legacy theatre located in the joseph. I think what is not generally known among the literate laymen, the non mormons, is that polygamy was a serious spiritual principle for the mormons. No matter your story, you are invited to come unto christ. This entertaining and inspiring film examines the challenges and triumphs of leading a life of faith.
Whats particularly funny is the fact the mormon church have just released their own documentary a multi million dollar infomercial called meet the mormons giving viewers a glossed over and deceptively positive view of the cult. Front row also provides event schedules, concert tour news, concert tour dates, and the book of mormon box office information. Meet the mormons posted on october 7, 2014 by rogerinorlando meet the mormons is a slick, upbeat church of latter day saintsbacked documentary that aims to answer the image of the church and its members shaped by the media and popular culture. Yep, the film is full of bias all within how the filmmaker edited the movie, how this filmmaker asked questions, and. Filmed on location in the united states, costa rica, nepal and beyond, each story shares the daytoday trails of life, while challenging the stereotypes that surround the mormon faith.
Carolina munoz marin, gail halvorsen, jermaine nicholas sullivan. A documentary that follows a british mormon missionary. List of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Kruegers christmas is a television special that was produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in 1980. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the mormon faith. The book of mormon tickets the book of mormon theater. In endeavors like the successful im a mormon ad campaign and the meet the mormons movie, the church introduced a curious public to individual mormon people, showcasing their faith and. The new documentary meet the mormons premieres tuesday evening. Meet the mormons is a featurelength documentary film produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints tha. Watched the original meet the mormons bbc documentary. Oct 10, 2014 meet the mormons begins from an oddly defensive posture, with its m. Meet the mormons is a featurelength documentary that examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Meet the mormons examines the diverse lives of six members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Find meet the mormons showtimes for local movie theaters. Meet the mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Meet the mormons movie goes to theaters nationwide kuer 90. Now, meet the mormons has been playing in the theater with a. These films differ from those of lds cinema, which are produced without official church involvement. Oct 09, 2014 the mormon churchs first feature film delivers profiles of six mormons from around the world mormons are people, too, and really nice ones at that. Oct 08, 2014 dawn armstrong, who is featured in the movie meet the mormons, enters the theater as the movie premieres tuesday, oct. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the. Meet this mormon and meet the mormons or so she says. Lds church invites movie goers to meet the mormons. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple. The mormon churchs first feature film delivers profiles of six mormons from around the world. Meet the mormons tv movie 2014 meet the mormons tv. Dont call mormons mormons, and do try the gospel at home.
Meet the mormons is a featurelength documentary that tells the stories of six members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from. Pugmire, genelle 17 september 2014, coming soon to a theater near you. We have tickets to meet every budget for the the book of mormon schedule. Dont call mormons mormons, and do try the gospel at. Jan 24, 2018 working on the 9th floor of the joseph smith memorial building, i had the chance to check out the legacy theater where multiple short films from meet the mormons show everyday. Start by finding your event on the the book of mormon 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Filmed on location and across the globe, meet the mormons takes viewers on a journey into the.
The film was originally designed for viewing in the legacy theater in the joseph smith memorial building in salt lake city, but after screenings. New faces new stories discusses the new format regarding how the theatrical segments and three new segments are shown to maximize viewer enjoyment. Meet the mormons 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Oct 10, 2014 meet the mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout mormons. Meet the mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout mormons.
Filmed on location and across the globe, meet the mormons takes viewers on a journey into the daytoday realities of individuals living in the united states, costa rica, nepal, and beyond. We can all experience more joy in our individual lives when we turn to him who loves us most. Films are shown throughout the day monday through saturday. Meet the mormons proves the box office power of faithbased. Scott g winterton, scott g wintertondeseret news 2014.
Meet the mormons a schedule of the showings can be found on. A 78minute documentary film to introduce the diversity of members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Legacy theater joseph smith memorial building temple square. This list of films of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints includes the noncommercial. An extension of the im a mormon advertising campaign they initiated for mitt romneys 2012 presidential. Meet the mormons tv movie 2014 meet the mormons tv movie. I remember the legacy theater being full with people and enjoyed by many when the joseph smith movie was played. The film documents the lives of six devout mormons living in the united states, costa rica, and nepal. Meet the mormons is a 2014 american documentary film directed by blair treu and produced. Watch meet the mormons 2014 full movie free online.
Meet the mormons takes the viewing audience on a trip into the daily realities of people living in the united states, costa rica, and nepal. With jermaine sullivan, ken niumatalolo, carolina munoz marin, bishnu adhikari. The legacy theater at joseph smith memorial building shows free film. Its been pushed heavily by the lds church in their marketing and public affairs. We know them as the young men in suits who knock on our doors, young missionaries whose job is to convert us to their particular brand of christianity. Within a few weeks, meet the mormons was one of the top 35 highestearning documentary films of all time. Meet the mormons is a featurelength documentary that tells the stories of six members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from around the world. Meet the mormons is a religious documentary that follows the very distinct lives of six deeply religious members, and their families, of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Meet mormons theaters friday official home of byu athletics. The legacy theater is a 500seat auditorium located inside the joseph smith memorial building, featuring short films that explore the lives of latterday saints past and present. Filmed on location and across the globe, meet the mormons takes viewers on a journey into the daytoday realities of. David archuleta sings the song glorious in this movie. Meet the mormons is a 2014 american documentary film directed by blair treu and produced by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Meet carolina, ken, bishnu, jermaine, dawn and gail six seemingly ordinary individuals with extraordinary stories of service and redemption.