The scene of joseph and emma being harassed while walking through palmyra was gripping and helped me imagine the injustices that the prophet had to go through in the name of truth. Glory 1989 allmovie movies and films database movie. The work and the glory on dvd may 3, 2005 starring sam hennings, eric johnson, tiffany dupont, brenda strong. In 1826, ben steen and his family move from vermont to upper new. Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an antihero with a. For three years families have experienced together the tragedies and triumphs that surrounded joseph smith and a vision that would change the world. Pillar of light movie extras the work and the glory. This is the one movie i make sure to show my students every year because of how powerful it is. Cinefiles is made possible with generous support from the louis b. This is a must see movie for any student of mormonism to evaluate the character of joseph smith according to the mormon church, since his character can never be altered even in a fictional film. However, when they had hired some help to clear the land, they learn that the help was in the middle of a strong religious controversy.
A house divided has the potential to make or break the entire genre. Recently moved to upstate new york from the comfort of their vermont homestead, the benjamin steed family makes their way into the establish. In november of 1833, the state of missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. Back in kirtland, financial trouble riddles the foundations of the. The film follows the true story of the 54th massachusetts regiment. The movie mentions nothing, for example, about smiths involvement in divination, an occult practice condemned strongly by god in the bible. The work and the glory is based upon a series of novels by the same name. The story of smith is fictionalized to include a pioneer family that is divided because of smiths false, nonchristian teachings about god, jesus christ and christian history. Watch the work and the glory online stream full movie directv. Past support for this project has been provided by the national endowment for the humanities, the institute of museum and library services, the packard humanities institute, the library services and technology act, and individual donors. Amazons choice recommends highly rated and wellpriced products. The movie seemed to be new in brand new wrapping, but as i was opening the plastic, i could hear the movie moving around inside the box. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies.
Picking up where volume 3 left off in the summer of 1838, this book finds the steeds, all but daughter melissa and her family happily reunited in far west. Just ask the former film critic of the sicilian sentinel after. Aug 28, 2007 i know this isnt going to please you but at this moment there is no sign of production of work and the glory 4. America zion trailer 01 vigilante violence forces mormons sam hennings, brenda strong in missouri to migrate west in 1833. Jan 01, 1996 in thy gold to refine, volume 4 in the series the work and the glory, the story of the fictional steed family enters one of the stormiest and yet most inspiring periods in church history. The work and the glory film will be entirely financed by auto dealer magnate and utah jazz owner larry h. The work and the glory has been added to your cart add to cart. With sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander carroll. Lunds bestselling fictional novel about latterday saints throughout the history of the church. The work and the glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt and. Read the the work and the glory movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on.
In thy gold to refine, volume 4 in the series the work and the glory, the story of the fictional steed family enters one of the stormiest and yet most inspiring periods in church history. The work and the glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt. The second movie follows founder joseph smith as he takes his flock to kirkland, ohio. Of all the movies that have been produced in the current local lds filmmaking movement, the work and the glory certainly looks the best and. Watch the work and the glory online stream full movie. Parents need to know that glory is a 1989 movie about the 54th massachusetts regiment, the first allafricanamerican volunteer company to fight in the civil war.
The work and the glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by russell holt and starring sam hennings, brenda strong, eric johnson, alexander carroll, tiffany dupont, and jonathan scarfe. It was by far the best movie in its genre to date, but still not up to hollywood caliber. The work and the glory may be a tough sell for curious by. Film worksheet to accompany viewing of the awardwinning film glory, which tells the story of the allblack 54th massachusetts regiment during the. The work and the glory is a mormon movie about joseph smith and how the book of mormon came to be. The work and the glory 2004 a familys hired hand is at the center of religious controversy in the 19th century. The film was followed by the sequels the work and the glory. Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an anti. Unless a change of heart happens it looks like 3 was it 0 0 0. This movie is based on the first novel by gerald n. It chronicles the birth and early growth of mormonism through the fictional steed family. Experience the tragedies and triumphs of the steed family amid the raging controversy that surrounds the teachings of one of the most influential religious leaders in american history.
The work and the glory is well filmed with great attention to historical detail, except where it counts. Joshua steed returns to missouri a wealthy man with a beautiful wife. Follow the steed family on their incredible journey from new york to the salt lake valley. Dose and one know if work and the glory 4 is coming out. Just ask the former film critic of the sicilian sentinel after he secondguessed coppola on the godfather. A likable, ambitious film that does its proselytizing in a roundabout way until its clumsy, final halfhour. I know this isnt going to please you but at this moment there is no sign of production of work and the glory 4. Now you can complete your collection of this epic trilogy with the work and the glory iii. Glory is a celebration of a littleknown act of mass courage during the civil war. The steeds, throughout the series, meet and come to know many of the prominent early church members well. The work and the glory is a story about this family trying to settle into their new neighborhood.
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. Simply put, the heroes involved have been ignored by history due to racism. Glory civil war movie guidethis movie guide goes along with the incredible civil war film glory. The movie version of the work and the glory regularly had me in tears. A familys hired hand is at the center of religious controversy in the 19th century. Third work and the glory film to be last in series the daily. Lunds best selling series, the work and the glory is a moving love story set against the backdrop of religious intolerance on the american frontier of the early 1800s. The work and the glory american zion 2005 part 1 of 17. The n word is used, as are dated terms such as negro and colored. Watch the work and the glory starring alexander carroll in this drama on directv. American zion is the second in a series of movies based on promormon books telling the story of the mormon pioneers in the 1800s. By tyler hinton the most recent entry in the latterday saint film industry the work and the glory iii.
Holt drew his talent base from mormon actors in a number of television sitcoms and a few films. Three or four more films will be made depending on the crowd response when the movie is released next year. Soon joshua is tangled in a web of rumors, deception and betrayal that threatens to tear his family apart. The work and the glory was the working title for the film. We also are extremely happy with the company that helped us with our movie sign. May 18, 2005 the movie version of the work and the glory regularly had me in tears. Robert gould shaw matthew broderick, the son of an influential abolitionist played by an uncredited jane alexander. I pulled the movie out and was shocked at the condition it was in. When they suffer persecution, they send an advance party to missouri to buy land. With sam hennings, eric johnson, alexander carroll, brenda strong. Rogers criticism is essentially accurate, even if in 1989 a period satirized so effectively by robert altman with the.
All galleries and links are provided by 3rd parties. Set in the 1820s, the plot focuses on the lives of the fictional benjamin steed family as they move from palmyra to upstate new york and experience. It tells the story of the fictional steed family in the 1820s and their struggles trying to adopt the new mormon religion, and it explores their relationship with their community, with its founder, joseph smith and the rest of the smith family. I saw glory twice at the theater when it was first released in 1989, amazed to see an actual period film, something that seemed increasingly rare, and thrilled to see a work honor such unsung heroism in american history. Those heroes were the allblack members of the 54th regiment of the massachusetts volunteer infantry, headed by col. The complete work and the glory series is now available for the first time in one ebook. Film worksheet on the 1989 film glory teaching resources. Jan 12, 2007 by tyler hinton the most recent entry in the latterday saint film industry the work and the glory iii. The work and the glory is a ninepart novel series by gerald n.
We were able to get quality sign letters that last for the duration of the premier which was crucial for our promotional efforts. Pain and glory is a movie that is certainly going to mostly appeal to those familiar with pedro almodovars work, as it provides a peek behind the curtain at the man responsible for some truly. The most recent entry in the latterday saint film industry the work and the glory iii. The work and the glory 2004 romance drama 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. The work and the glory american zion 2005 part 117 film o. The work and the glory movie will cover the first volume of lunds ninepart series. The movie is produced by scott swofford and directed by russ holt, with financial backing and executive production from larry h. Theres no denying theres a compelling movie in the life of the founder of the mormon church, and theres also no denying that the work and the glory is not that film. Lund, the work and the glory blends highpowered fiction with true events from the life of joseph smith. Unless otherwise noted, the information below is from the dvd release of the film. The cinematography and sets was very good and some of the actors were. In thy gold to refine, volume 4 in the series the work and the glory, the story of the fictional steed family enters one of the stormiest and yet most inspiring periods in church history picking up where volume 3 left off in the summer of 1838, this book finds the steeds, all but daughter melissa and her family happily reunited in far west, missouri, only to be thrown. While they enjoy the game, the movie s trailer plays on the jumbotron and the work and the glory tshirts are given away by remotecontrolled blimps floating over the stands. The central figure in toy story 4 not so much the protagonist, but the character around whom most of the film turns is a simple little plastic utensil thats been outfitted with googly.
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