Praise to the Man

Praise to the Man

88 mins | Documentary, Family, History | Jan. 1, 2005

With a divine answer to a humble prayer at age 14, Joseph Smith began to fulfill his inspired mission. He translated the ancient Book of Mormon and restored the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. Many flocked to the American frontier to worship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by the Prophet Joseph's dynamic and courageous example. Unstopped by his martyrdom at age 38, Joseph's legacy continues today in the dedicated lives of Saints throughout the world who still sing; "Praise to the Man who Communed with Jehovah!"

Praise to the Man

88 mins | Documentary, Family, History | Jan. 1, 2005

Praise to the Man
With a divine answer to a humble prayer at age 14, Joseph Smith began to fulfill his inspired mission. He translated the ancient Book of Mormon and restored the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ. Many flocked to the American frontier to worship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, led by the Prophet Joseph's dynamic and courageous example. Unstopped by his martyrdom at age 38, Joseph's legacy continues today in the dedicated lives of Saints throughout the world who still sing; "Praise to the Man who Communed with Jehovah!"
Producers The Living Scriptures, The Visual Transit Authority
Original title Praise to the Man
Directors Gary Cook, T.C. Christensen
Writers Gary Cook, T.C. Christensen

Cast

Brooks Bedore

as 6 year old Joseph Smith, Jr

Joel Bishop

as Reverend Townsend

Lindsey Bitner

as Sophronia Smith

Richard Bugg

as Newell K Whitney

Jeff Child

as Brigham Young

Duff Clawson

as Martin Harris

Bryce Clinger

as Dr. Stone

Catherine Cook

as Mary Lightner

Roger Crandall

as Professor Anthon

Jansen Davis

as Sydney Rigdon

Mark Gollaher

as W.W. Phelps

Mark Hales

as Prison Guard

Dustin Harding

as 14 year old Joseph Smith, Jr.

Quinton Harding

as 8 year old Joseph Smith, Jr

Kirby Heyborne

as Oliver Cowdrey

Jeremy Hoop

as Parley Pratt

Levi Larsen

as Hyrum Smith

Mary Lee

as Sally Phelps

Rick Macy

as Joseph Smith, Sr.

Nathan Mitchell

as Joseph Smith Jr.

William Mitchell

as 1 year old Joseph Smith, Jr.

Linda Moore

as Lucy Harris

David Nibley

as Alvin Smith

Tayva Patch

as Lucy Mack

Ray Porter

as Narrator

Tanya Price

as Pioneer

David Schultz

as Isaac Hale

Jeremy Selim

as John Murdock

Gary Sivertson

as Richmond Guard

Tim Threlkeld

as Reverend Palmer

Rosanna Ungerman

as Elizabeth Whitney

Natalie Foster Wesche

as Emma Smith

Max Whitaker

as William Smith

Peter Widtfeldt

as Alexander Doniphan