
Joseph F. Smith: The Modern Prophets
History · Documentary · Family
Overview
Born in Missouri at the height of mob persecution, denied fatherly guidance at age five and the love of his mother at age thirteen, Joseph F. Smith was reared by the hand of the Lord from orphaned boy to sixth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Witness the faith, devotion and struggles required to drive a team of oxen across the plains, serve numerous missions abroad, withstand the mistreatment of an intolerant nation, and ultimately rise to be a Prophet of God.
Top Cast
Terry Noss
Terry Noss
Lorenzo Snow
Terry Noss
Lorenzo Snow
Neldon Maxfield
Neldon Maxfield
Joseph Smith
Neldon Maxfield
Joseph Smith
Donna K.W. Johnson
Donna K.W. Johnson
Jerusha Smith / Mary Fielding Smith / Narrator
Donna K.W. Johnson
Jerusha Smith / Mary Fielding Smith / Narrator
Eric A. Smith
Eric A. Smith
Joseph F. Smith (Younger)
Eric A. Smith
Joseph F. Smith (Younger)
Wayne Brennan
Wayne Brennan
Joseph F. Smith (Older)
Wayne Brennan
Joseph F. Smith (Older)
Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones
Joseph F. Smith (Age 8)
Christopher Jones
Joseph F. Smith (Age 8)
Ian Frogley
Ian Frogley
Joseph F. Smith (Age 5)
Ian Frogley
Joseph F. Smith (Age 5)
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