Ephraim's Rescue is the story of Ephraim Hanks and his journey to rescue the Willie Handcart Company.
In the Utah Territory during the 1870s, Brigham Young sends a militia to confront a conspiracy involving the church. A polygamist is arrested and tried for the attempted assassination of Young. The polygamist's wife, along with a journalist, investigates the conspiracy to prove his innocence.
Burying the Past: Legacy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre is a documentary that delves into the tragic events of the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, where a group of innocent emigrants were brutally killed in Utah. The film examines the role of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its leader Brigham Young in the massacre, as well as the attempts to cover up the truth. Through interviews, historical documents, and archival footage, Burying the Past sheds light on this little-known chapter of American history.
The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the LDS Church think the church will die with Joseph. In fact, that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos.
Brigham Young, a religious leader, leads a group of Mormons on a treacherous journey across the Rocky Mountains in search of a new home in Salt Lake City. They face hardships, religious persecution, and conflicts with Native Americans along the way.
A woman accidentally discovers the Plaque of Kolob which leads her to discover an insidous alien plot for world domination documented by a disreputable early Mormon prophet. 'Plan 10 from Outer Space' is an eccentric comedy involving a bizarre relationship between Mormons, bees and extra terrestrials, hot on an obviously miniscule budget with a largely unknown cast, save for b-movie queen Karen Black.
Green Flake, a southern slave, joins Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a child. Later on in his life he is sent to pave the way to what is now the Salt Lake Valley and his faith sustains him.
Hal Holbrook narrates this breathtaking documentary. Produced for national release on PBS Television, Trail of Hope captures the 22-year history of the Mormon Trail, a singular saga in American history. This conduit to the West was used by more than 70,000 emigrants - most of them migrating for religious reasons on their journey to the Great Basin. The great majority of these pioneers made the trek on foot across windblown plains, sunbaked deserts and frozen mountain valleys; each step a triumph in the face of tragedy, and a testament to unwavering faith.
The Mountain of the Lord is a documentary film that tells the story of the construction of the Salt Lake City Temple, a religious monument for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The film explores the history, challenges, and triumphs of the construction process, highlighting the dedication and faith of those involved. Through interviews, diaries, and historical accounts, the film offers a glimpse into the immense undertaking of building such a significant religious structure.
At age sixteen, Brigham Young was sent from his home, tools in hand, to become a craftsman. Years later, Joseph Smith helped provide spiritual tools necessary for his life ahead. Brigham rose above the turmoil of Joseph's martyrdom to lead the Saints to the safety of the West. As the second prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he moved populations, formed armies, built cities and temples, and nurtured the growth of the Church. Enduring to the end, Brigham truly was the "Lion of the Lord" and was greeted again by the Prophet Joseph Smith, as he passed through the veil.
Mormon settlement and railroad construction meet when the railroads meet at Promontory Point, Utah.
Although believing that doing so will cause her own death, a young girl willingly donates blood for her injured brother.
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