The Work and the Glory II: American Zion
In November of 1833, the state of Missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an anti-hero with a vulnerable past. With more than two million copies sold, the second volume of Gerald N. Lund's epic series The Work and the Glory now brings a pivotal moment in American history to the big screen. "The Work and The Glory: American Zion" sets the story of the fictional Steed family against the historically factual backdrop of the Mormon people's move into the West. Divided by their diverse reactions to a nascent ideology, the Steeds struggle to hold together as the strength of their convictions and their filial bonds are tested. The stirring narrative of the faith that led a persecuted people to Missouri and beyond is one of the most poignant untold tales of American history. It is the account of a valiant struggle to exercise the rights promised by a fledgling nation. "The Work and the Glory: American Zion" unearths the story of the passion behind the movement which eventually launched the largest American migration and the colonization of the West: the vision of a promised land in America.
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Released
- 2005
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2005
Storyline
In November of 1833, the state of Missouri turned a blind eye as hundreds of its peaceful inhabitants were hunted down and driven from their homes in the dead of night. Against this impending strife, a young man with a divine vision leads a people against the aggression of an anti-hero with a vulnerable past. With more than two million copies sold, the second volume of Gerald N. Lund's epic series The Work and the Glory now brings a pivotal moment in American history to the big screen. "The Work and The Glory: American Zion" sets the story of the fictional Steed family against the historically factual backdrop of the Mormon people's move into the West. Divided by their diverse reactions to a nascent ideology, the Steeds struggle to hold together as the strength of their convictions and their filial bonds are tested. The stirring narrative of the faith that led a persecuted people to Missouri and beyond is one of the most poignant untold tales of American history. It is the account of a valiant struggle to exercise the rights promised by a fledgling nation. "The Work and the Glory: American Zion" unearths the story of the passion behind the movement which eventually launched the largest American migration and the colonization of the West: the vision of a promised land in America.
Top credits
Sam Hennings — Benjamin Steed
Brenda Strong — Mary Ann Steed
Eric Johnson — Joshua Steed
Alexander Carroll — Nathan Steed
Did you know
• The first LDS film to receive a major theatrical release on its opening weekend (not just limited to Salt Lake City and then expanding wider if it does well)
• Based on the second book in the series, "Like A Fire is Burning"
• Shot back-to-back with The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided (2006)
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $2,025,032
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $518,222 (2005-10-23)
User reviews
Austin Movie Show review...
Good For What Ails Mainstream Movie makers--Character Appeal and Depth
Good for the history, but not quite a great movie.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- DTS, Dolby Digital
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
- Color
- Color
