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Release Date:
September 2, 2011
Original Title:
Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Mirror Films
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
US: PG
Runtime: 102
In 1827, Joseph Smith, Jr. was only 21 years old when he received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures that would soon be published as The Book of Mormon. Less than three years later, he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the United States. Plates of Gold follows Joseph's early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The film also details Joseph's personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from God. Directed by Christian Vuissa (The Errand of Angels, One Good Man).
Director:
Christian Vuissa
Writer:
Christian Vuissa
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