Witnesses

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Witnesses

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Released Jun 4, 2021

1h 50m

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For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain away what David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris claimed--that they had seen angels and hefted golden metal plates containing ancient inscriptions. Now, for the first time, their amazing untold true story comes to the big screen in the family film event of the year--WITNESSES. Featuring a world-class cast, WITNESSES has been hailed as the most significant and ambitious film dealing with the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the translation of the Book of Mormon ever made. Directed by Mark Goodman, the film explores how Harris, Cowdery and Whitmer became known as the Three Witnesses and how, to their dying days, they defended their testimonies even when faced with threatening mobs, ridicule, and betrayal by friends and family.

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Rachel Wagner

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I recommend it for members of the church that want to learn more about these key players in church history but that's about it.

Rated: 5.5/10

Jul 17, 2021

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Sean P. Means

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One might wish that [the filmmakers] had kept [Joseph] Smith an enigmatic side character, and focused more on how these three followers persevered in his wake.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 23, 2021

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Steven

I thought it was a fair depiction of early church history

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/30/21

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Kathe

I thought it faithfully represented the story of the three witnesses.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/21

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Steven F

Excellent movie. Great for the family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/21

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Paul B

really enjoyed the movie. It portrayed the events well. Recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/21

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Cynthia

This was a wonderful retelling of true events. Well done and inspiring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/11/21

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Josh

Very moving depiction of the three witnesses of the Book or Mormon. It was good to learn more about them, and see the faults of the good people God used to restore His church

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/21

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Mark Goodman

Director

Michael Zuccola

David Whitmer

Caleb J. Spivak

Oliver Cowdery

Lincoln Hoppe

Martin Harris

Paul Wuthrich

Joseph Smith Jr.

Camrey Bagley Fox

Emma Smith

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Synopsis

For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain away what David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris claimed--that they had seen angels and hefted golden metal plates containing ancient inscriptions. Now, for the first time, their amazing untold true story comes to the big screen in the family film event of the year--WITNESSES. Featuring a world-class cast, WITNESSES has been hailed as the most significant and ambitious film dealing with the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the translation of the Book of Mormon ever made. Directed by Mark Goodman, the film explores how Harris, Cowdery and Whitmer became known as the Three Witnesses and how, to their dying days, they defended their testimonies even when faced with threatening mobs, ridicule, and betrayal by friends and family.

Director: Mark Goodman
Producer: Russell D. Richins
Screenwriter: Mitch Davis
Distributor: Purdie Distribution
Production Co: RedBrick Filmworks
Rating: PG
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $853.5K
Runtime: 1h 50m

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