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How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon

  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 4m
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7.8/10
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How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon (1987)
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Depicts the factual accounts of Vincenzo Di Francesca came to appreciate the contents of the Book of Mormon.Depicts the factual accounts of Vincenzo Di Francesca came to appreciate the contents of the Book of Mormon.Depicts the factual accounts of Vincenzo Di Francesca came to appreciate the contents of the Book of Mormon.

  • Director
    • Russell Holt
  • Stars
    • Mark Deakins
    • Joe De Santis
    • Bruce Newbold
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    7.8/10
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    • Director
      • Russell Holt
    • Stars
      • Mark Deakins
      • Joe De Santis
      • Bruce Newbold
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Mark Deakins
    Mark Deakins
    • Vincenzo Di Francesca
    Joe De Santis
    Joe De Santis
    • Leaders, Council of Peace
    Bruce Newbold
    Bruce Newbold
    • Parley Pratt
    Mustapha Pasha
    • Druggist
    Marvin Payne
    • William Pratt
    Scott Wilkinson
    • Hyrum Smith
    Derryl Yeager
    • Ammon
    Jerome Brad Halgren
    • Disiple
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      • Russell Holt
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    thomas-horonzy

    Terrific and Moving

    Despite as many fantastic videos church produced this is one that touches my heart again and again. To find a priest committed to truth and light, despite the opposition of colleagues, is testimony that the Holy Ghost will be our guide and not lead us astray. Time and again My testimony is strengthened with this story. To see his commitment reminds me that Joseph Smith, could not, would not recant what he knew as truth despite the perils and incarceration he continually faced.
    deathscythe_Elf2002

    A beautiful movie

    I saw this movie about a week before I joined the church, and it has stuck with me as perhaps the best movie for someone looking into the church to see. It tells the true story of a man who, without even knowing the church that the Book of Mormon is from, left his own church because he knew that it was false. It is moving in a way that I can't put into words. True, the movie doesn't have the highest budget, but the acting is head-on and the message delivers a bulls-eye into your soul. It will reach into you and, like the Book of Mormon itself, will testify to you the truth. If you watch this movie and follow the promptings of the Spirit, you will know that the Book of Mormon is truly another testament of Jesus Christ, bearing testimony that He is the Savior and inviting you to accept the gospel.
    9kipluck

    Probably my favorite...

    church movie that I had out in the mission. I just really enjoy the story, and there is even a little humor. Much better done than most of the videos you can get at the Distribution Center. Not nearly as boring or cheezy.

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • LDS Goshen Studios, Goshen, UT 84633, United States(location)
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      • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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      • 1h 4m(64 min)
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