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starring: Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll, Brighton Hertford directed by: Sterling Van Wagenen  List Price: $14.98 Amazon.com's Price: $13.49 You Save: $1.49 (10%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Paramount EAN: 0097368039742 Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Item Dimensions: Label: Paramount Languages: Manufacturer: Paramount MPN: PARD803974D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Paramount Release Date: May 09, 2006 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: Paramount Theatrical Release Date: October 21, 2005 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 04/03/2007 Run time: 99 minutes Rating: Pg13 Amazon.com: The second in a series of epic films about the beginnings of the Mormon church (preceded by The Work and the Glory and followed by The Work and the Glory: A House Divided), The Work and the Glory: American Zion chronicles the struggles of church founder Joseph Smith (Jonathan Scarfe, Into the West) to found the promised land--Zion--that God has promised him and his followers. The movie blends historical events (such as the destruction of the printing press used to publish Joseph Smith's visions) with the fictional story of the Steed family: The father, Benjamin (Sam Hennings, Seasons of the Heart), doesn't believe in Smith but labors to support his family, even as his two sons are sent in different directions: Nathan (Alexander Carroll) and his wife follow Smith devoutly, while Joshua (Eric Johnson, Smallville) joins a Missouri militia that drives the Mormons from the state. Members of the Church of Latter Day Saints will undoubtedly find this dramatization of their history compelling; for others, it may feel like a religious soap opera trying to encompass so much history that the characters never develop beyond types. Based on the nine-volume series by Gerald N. Lund; also featuring Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives). --Bret Fetzer Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Mormon JesusThe Mormon Jesus: 1. The literal son of god and his goddess wife begotten in the pre-existence. 2. The brother of all spirits born in heaven in the premortal existence. 3. One of 3 gods in the godhead. 4. The Trinity is three separate gods. 5. First one to receive a spirit body. 6. Atoned for sin on the cross and in the garden of Gethsemane. The Christian Jesus: 1. Not the literal son of god and his goddess wife. 2. ... Read More Rating:  - It was goodI didn't read the book, so I can't compare the two. As a movie I thought it was a little confusing. It was still nice to watch a clean movie. Rating: - Another Eye Opening view of America's PastYou must first view "The Work and the Glory" Part One to enjoy the context of this movie which is Part Two. When I first heard of these movies I thought. OK, another stylistic caricature of "The Mormons". Like some horrible B&W movie I saw many years ago with some horror movie star (Can't remember his name. Boris Karloff of someone like him.) Anyway this guy who portrays Joseph Smith is truly believable as God's Prophet. He is truly the kind of man I would love to sit down ... Read More Rating: - Civil WarA diabolical mob mentality is bringing Civil War to Missouri and a group of evil villians are criminally persecuting the Mormons. Fear is the driving force, these individuals are afraid of Mormon prosperity and increasing political influence wielded by the Mormons. Political animosity and jealousy fuel their intense suspension and jealousy as the Saints increased in numbers, political influence, commerce, and wealth. Mormons represent many of the best minds of Europe: craftsmen, scientist, ... Read More Rating: - A Mormon History SupportI have read all the books and this movie did a fairly good job of staying true to the original writings of Mr. Lund. 
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