Posted on 05/28/2007 10:00:16 AM PDT by MJMGroup
NEW DOCUMENTARY TO EXPLORE JOSEPH SMITH, MITT ROMNEY & THE MORMON QUEST FOR THE WHITE HOUSE
Los Angeles, CA -- May 14, 2007--A Mormon President, the first documentary film to explore the Mormon Prophet, Joseph Smith's campaign for the US Presidency and its implications for the candidacy of another Mormon, Mitt Romney, has begun production and is slated for a fall 2007 release.
Produced and directed by filmmaker Adam Christing, the film will be released in the heat of a presidential campaign that includes Romney and is part of a movie-making trend of examining the history of the Mormon religion, which includes the forthcoming September Dawn, the story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857, and PBS's The Mormons.
Christing, who grew up in the Reorganized Latter Day Saint Church and is a member of the Mormon History Association, says he is not producing a "hit" piece or a "puff" piece about the Mormon Prophet. "This film may be upsetting to "anti-Mormons" because it shows what a generous man and visionary leader Joseph Smith was," he noted. "It may shock some Mormons because it documents the untold story of Smith's secret marriages to more than 30 women and his campaign for President which led directly to his murder in 1844."
Christing who studied theology at Biola University in Los Angeles says his movies tend to focus on the intersection of faith and power. His most recent film Change Your Life! is a mockumentary about the wacky world of multi-level marketing, and is now in post production.
Romney's candidacy has heightened interest in issues related to Mormons and politics and created what Christing calls a "focus moment." "Focus moments are when events and ideas connect to create interest in a particular topic that may have been previously neglected," commented Christing. "We experienced similar moments about Catholicism and Judaism when Kennedy and Lieberman ran for office. Because of Romney we are now in a focus moment about Mormonism. People are becoming very interested in the history of the Mormon church and its connection to the political culture of our nation."
Christing promises to deliver a film that will be both educational and entertaining:
"This is a serious piece, but it will be very engaging," he noted. "I've been fascinated by Joseph Smith's story ever since I was a kid. Here's a man who started a religion, built a city bigger than Chicago in its day, became a Master Mason, and ran for President. He packed more adventure into 3 years than most people experience in a lifetime."
For more information about A Mormon President or to schedule an interview with Adam Christing, please contact Lisa Marie Franco at 310-478-8700 or email: Lisa@creekparkpictures.com
I don’t believe the Christian Worldview has been banned from this site although you and others would like to see it go quietly away. For me to divorce my political views from my christian views would be schizophrenic. Again, the topic does address the religion of one seeking our highest office so I don’t believe i’m off topic.
Again, my comparison of Mormonanism and Islam has nothing to do with these cults worldly acts or goals. They are both equally alien to Biblical Christianity. My discussion looked to theological truth and yours rests on public perception. Again, a simple clash of world-views.
Ahh, what wonderful, enlightening beliefs you have.
I am amazed at the number of people who gleefully attack other peoples beliefs, but are unwilling to put there own beliefs to the test.
I think there is a name for those people. Hypocrites.
Ha, ha, ha.
If God ever changes your heart toward Him, you will become acquainted with genuine thankfulness.
Well I see that you have a sense of humor. Maybe there is hope for you after all ^_^
The President of the United States is NOT the Pastor in Chief.
We do NOT elect him according to which set of biblical doctrine he happens to adhere to. At least we shouldn’t.
Again, i’m quite aware that i’m not voting for a Pastor in Chief. However,last I checked, I can base my vote on the candidate’s eye color if I choose. I don’t believe I even addressed who I may or may not support but rather addressed specific comments.
FYI, Romney is generally communicating conservative policies but i’m cautious due to his previous positions on these same issues.
Again, i’m undecided but given the choice between , for example, a McCain or a Romney, i’ll take Romney. (wow, i’d support a Mormon before a man who states he’s Christian..Surprise...Surprise.)
If you follow my posts to you, my objection to Romney’s conservative cheerleaders is that they claim Mormons are Christians. Again, I state just because Islam incorporates “some” of the scriptures into their belief system, they are NOT christians ;the same is true for Mormanism.
Can we call a truce on this issue please? LOL
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Right now, we have a MORON for President, which is almost the same thing.
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