The Docudrama of the Restoration (1994)
Epic Church History—Watch as the Kirtland temple is dedicated and struggle with the Willie Martin Handcart Company who suffered in Martin’s Cove. Through reenactments, live interviews, and on-site cinematography the award-winning epic series of the Docudrama of the Restoration deepens testimonies through the astonishing history of the Church while visiting historical sites.
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The Docudrama of the Restoration
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Learn of Joseph Smith's ancestry and observe the early life and conditions of the Smith family. From the meeting of Lucy Mack and Joseph Sr., in Tunbridge, Vermont, to the roots of their early family life in Sharon, Vermont, and Palmyra, New York, you will relive the important events of the Smith family and the early years of Joseph. Watch as Joseph grows physically and spiritually stronger in preparation of the great events yet to come.
Walk along the banks of the Susquehanna River, where the priesthood was restored by John the Baptist. Watch as Joseph and Oliver translate the Book of Mormon and visit the Grandin building where the first Book of Mormon was printed. Enter the home of Peter Whitmer Sr. and feel the spirit of the solemn occasion where The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was officially organized in 1830.
During the seven-year period of persecution and poverty, the Church builds its first temple, while many great leaders join the Church. A mob drags Joseph from his home and covers him with hot tar and feathers. These events lead to the organization of the Kirtland Safety Society, Zion's Camp, and the eventual withdrawal of the Saints from Ohio.
Travel to Great Britain, with the early Apostles, where you'll hear touching conversion stories. Visit the cities and towns that produced an abundant harvest of souls, adding new life to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a period of grave persecution in America.
Witness the inspiring and exciting saga of the Mormon pioneers and their 1,000 mile exodus across the rough and unforgiving wilderness of the American West. You'll be transported to life on the Mormon Trail as you learn rare stories and facts that will make this unforgettable part of history more meaningful.
Many Saints crossed the American plains with only what could be carried in a handcart. They faced incredible trials and left a powerful legacy that lasts even until today. Witness the challenges of hundreds of European families who, without covered wagons and oxen, embarked on a dangerous trek that led them to join the fellowship of Saints already settled in the Salt Lake valley.
From their struggle for survival to the struggle for Statehood, the Saints were not without trials, but Joseph Smith foretold "no unhallowed hand" would restrain the growth of their fledgling Church. Raising its standard with glorious temples and a global missionary effort, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has truly become an ensign unto all people.
The vital missionary program to spread the Gospel began early in the Church, and has continued unfettered until today–blossoming into a global community of Latter-day Saints. Missionary stories from New Zealand, England, Africa, Mexico, South America, and Japan will strengthen the testimony of anyone remembering their own conversion.
Epic Church History—Watch as the Kirtland temple is dedicated and struggle with the Willie Martin Handcart Company who suffered in Martin’s Cove. Through reenactments, live interviews, and on-site cinematography the award-winning epic series of the Docudrama of the Restoration deepens testimonies through the astonishing history of the Church while visiting historical sites.
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