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The Work and the Glory II: American Zion

Every Dream Has a Price

2005 · 1h 40m · PG-13 Drama, Western
Directed by Sterling Van Wagenen

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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.

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Unless the filmmakers can heighten the drama (this was filmed and rushed through editing) and ratchet up the emotion, these movies should go straight to video, or a Mormon church near you. They aren't effective outreach, or entertaining drama.

Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
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To call this drama heavy-handed would be stating the obvious.

Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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