
Recently moved to upstate New York from the comfort of their Vermont homestead, the Benjamin Steed family makes their way into the established social structure of Palmyra. In their attempt to settle peacefully into the new community, they discover that the help they have hired to clear their land is at the center of a religious controversy - a controversy that threatens to tear the family apart. As two of the Steed brothers contend for the favor of a wealthy merchant's daught... (Full plot summary below)
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Recently moved to upstate New York from the comfort of their Vermont homestead, the Benjamin Steed family makes their way into the established social structure of Palmyra. In their attempt to settle peacefully into the new community, they discover that the help they have hired to clear their land is at the center of a religious controversy - a controversy that threatens to tear the family apart. As two of the Steed brothers contend for the favor of a wealthy merchant's daughter, they find themselves on opposite sides of the religious question. Although the family struggles to smooth the contention, they soon face deeper issues of family loyalty and the pursuit of truth.
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| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderIt occasionally catches its balance with bright supporting characters or compelling scenes, but then it stumbles again with mild scenes of characters having spiritual crises. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceWith improved production values also come high expectations, especially in terms of storytelling. So when the plotting and a few of the performances are just so-so, it's hard not to think of the film as at least a bit of a disappointment. |
| Boxoffice MagazineWade MajorOffers an efficient and often credible, if overly sanitized, look at the time, place and circumstances in which the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was born. |
| New TimesLuke Y. Thompson...plays strictly to the faithful -- most anyone else will have trouble taking Joseph Smith seriously as a non-delusional human being. |
| Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)John BeifussEarnest, admirable and pretty, but about as compelling as one of the blander episodes of 'Little House on the Prairie.' |
| User ReviewRiley SI Love this movie so much, I love to watch it all the time! |
| User ReviewNicole WI LOVE THIS MOVIE! NATHAN ROX MY SOX OFF! |
| User ReviewAlexandria SThis is an awsome movie. This is the movie to see for all those interested in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even if you're not, it's a good movie to watch because it depicts mormon history quite accurately. If You have ever had a question about what we [Mormons] believe, this movie will help you to understand. |
| User Reviewmorgan tthis movie is almost as good as the book!! if you are mormon watch this movie!!! |
| User ReviewNatalie CI already give this movie 5 stars this is the best movie next to LOTR! it truly is inspirational the way that John Scarff says the first vision it's too cool! |