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Jane And Emma, Camlyn Giddins

BYU Studies Quarterly

Jane and Emma Directed by Chantelle Squires

Excel Entertainment, 2018

Jane And Emma, Eric Samuelsen

BYU Studies Quarterly

Jane and Emma Directed by Chantelle Squires

Excel Entertainment, 2018

Ender's Game, Orson S. Card, Scott R. Parkin, Gavin Hood

BYU Studies Quarterly

Orson Scott Card might well be the most versatile, and one of the most Mormon, fiction authors writing today--a true "storyteller in Zion," as suggested by the title of one collection of his essays. Though primarily known as an author of science fiction and fantasy, Card has also written historical, slice-of-life, literary, and horror fiction for print, stage, and screen, as well as a wealth of essays, reviews, and social commentary. He has been recognized for his excellence by such diverse organizations as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and the Association for Mormon Letters (AML).

Yet …

Mitt, Greg Whiteley, Hunter Phillips

BYU Studies Quarterly

Independent of political ideology, the 2012 election signified the apex of the "Mormon Moment," a period during which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints occupied a greater space in the public consciousness than perhaps ever before. This moment was defined largely by Republican candidate Mitt Romney, arguably the most wellknown Mormon to those outside the Church. His ascendance to the presidential nomination was a historic moment for the Church and its members, for whom national relevance represents a major shift in their self-awareness. Despite his own ubiquity during the election cycle, Romney remains an enigma to the average …

Suffrage By Jenifer Nii, Directed By Cheryl Ann Cluff, Melissa L. Larson, Cheryl Ann Cluff, Jenifer Nii

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Jenifer Nii's new and original play Suffrage, set in 1880s territorial Utah, is the story of Frances (played by April Fossen) and Ruth (played by Sarah Young), two plural wives in a household under siege by the federal government. Their husband, Benjamin, is in prison awaiting trial, and his five wives and numerous children must find ways to make ends meet. Frances is stalwart and traditional, loving her sister wives' children as she does her own and thinking constantly of her dear husband and his welfare. Considerably younger, Ruth is a firecracker of high ideals and modern thought, getting deeply …

17 Miracles, Directed By T. C. Christensen, Allan Davis

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The film 17 Miracles is a recent cinematic depiction of the faith and trials of the Martin and Willie handcart companies. Mormon culture's hallowed treatment of the trek has appeared in oral histories, pageant depictions, and trek reenactments, and writer and director T. C. Christensen's treatment of the subject material is an excellent addition to a robust tradition that remembers a significant moment in our cultural past. That said, the film is not without its flaws. Though the film evidences superb storytelling and adept skill in the narrative language of film, it sometimes meanders away from its own strengths in …

One Good Man, Christian Vuissa, Director, Christian Vuissa, Jim Dalrymple

BYU Studies Quarterly

I had high hopes but reserved expectations while driving to see Christian Vuissa's latest film One Good Man. Though LDS cinema seems to have cooled and matured somewhat in recent years, it is nonetheless a movement that has generally been hit-and-miss at best. One Good Man comes as a welcome transition to deeper, more complex filmmaking. The film is far from perfect--it includes its fair share of cultural cliches and clunky sentimentality--but it also marks an insightful and timely turn toward a more intimate, nuanced exploration of LDS themes and culture.

One Good Man portrays a few days in …

Happy Valley, Ron Williams, Director, James Willmore, Jenny Willmore, Ron Williams

BYU Studies Quarterly

Producer and director Ron Williams began his film as an attempt to follow his ex-wife, Nancy, as she entered drug rehab. While filming, Nancy's daughter, MaCall Peterson, was involved in the accidental overdose and death of her friend Amelia Sorich and the subsequent attempt to hide the body. From this development, the filmmaker realized the scope of the movie had changed considerably. He began to wonder if there was a relationship between Utah County residents' reputation for overly blissful happiness and the struggles that addicts in Utah face. Thus was born the documentary Happy Valley, a title meant as …

The Dance. By Mckay Daines, Director, David A. Allred

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McKay Daines, director. The Dance. Salt Lake City: Flynn-Daines Productions, 2007

Big Love, Season 1 (2006) And Season 2 (2007) By Mark V. Olsen And Will Scheffer, Creators, Kent R. Bean

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Mark V. Olsen and Will Scheffer, creators. Big Love, season 1 (2006) and season 2 (2007). HBO Pictures.

The Errand Of Angels. Directed By Christian Vuissa, Dennis R. Cutchins

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The Errand of Angels. Directed by Christian Vuissa Excel Entertainment and Mirror Films (2008)

New York Doll. Directed By Greg Whiteley., Nathan Richardson

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New York Doll. Directed by Greg Whiteley. One Potato Productions, 2005

Angie. Produced By The Tom Russell Family., Randy Astle

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Angie. Produced by the Tom Russell family. Fit for the Kingdom, 2006

The Mormons. Produced By Helen Whitney., Brian Q. Cannon, Mario S. De-Pillis, Richard E. Bennett

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The Mormons. Produced by Helen Whitney. Melbourne, Fla.: PBS Video, 2007

The Sixth Annual Lds Film Festival, January 17-20, 2007, Candy Eash

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The Sixth Annual LDS Film Festival, January 17–20, 2007. SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem, Utah

Sisterz In Zion. Directed By Melissa Puente, John M. Murphy, Leslee Thorne-Murphy

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Sisterz in Zion. Directed by Melissa Puente. Provo, Utah: Brigham Young University; American Fork, Utah: Covenant Communications, 2006.

States Of Grace. Directed By Richard Dutcher., Kent R. Bean

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States of Grace. Directed by Richard Dutcher. Provo, Utah: Zion Films, 2005.

Among The Mormons By William Mulder And A. Russell Mortensen, Lyman Smart

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