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Emma Smith tells 'My Story'

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Screen Age | 8:01 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
I'm really looking forward to this movie. The actors are proven in these roles, and the story is long overdue.

One of the movie makers is a direct descendant of Emma who is the first of the family to join the church and stay active. His access to family heirlooms, journals, people, etc. is important in telling the story -- not from an LDS perspective, but the family perspective.

Hopefully this film runs well in theaters and on DVD.
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Terry | 7:44 p.m. April 9, 2008
I am excited to view this release of Emma and to find out her feelings and thoughts. I find these types of movies both inspiring and educational. Living in North Carolina, I hope it doesn't take very long for it to find its way back east. I am confident that it will do well. My thanks to all who has had a hand in bringing this to light and into our lives. Keep up the superb work.
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Debbie | 10:44 p.m. April 11, 2008
I saw the movie toady and was delighted by it. The cinematography was absolutely beautiful and I was impressed with Katherine. Not only can she act but I was pleasantly suprised that she can sing and write songs.
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Steven Watkins | 12:48 a.m. May 11, 2008
Thanks for a fantastic movie. I was touched by it and be shown history from Emma's point of view. I was very much impressed by the detail and the things I learned about this amazing woman.
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Carl | 6:50 p.m. May 15, 2008
When will the movie get to Arizona theaters ???
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Leon Emery | 11:13 p.m. May 25, 2008
Outstanding quality and content. I saw it twice in two days; the 2nd time was even better than the first.
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Gina | 3:22 p.m. May 29, 2008
i received an email from deseret books advising this movie would be playing June 6-12 at the UA Olympus Pointe 12 Theatre in Roseville, CA. i called them & they indicated it is NOT. does anyone know what theatre this will be showing and what times? I'm looking specifically for the Yuba City, Roseville or Sacramento area.
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Gigi | 10:49 p.m. May 30, 2008
My husband and I saw it this evening. It was wonderful. Thanks for all your efforts to bring this to us. The actors and everyone involved did a great job. So much was left untold, but with only 90 minutes, you shared a veritable and inspiring story.
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Alma | 9:25 a.m. June 3, 2008
I am from Ontario, Canada and I am wondering when this movie will get to this area. There is thousands of members here that would love to see this movie.
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gideon | 9:26 p.m. June 6, 2008
Can anybody tell me the name of the song that Emma is singing when she is standing by a window.
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Gregg | 6:35 p.m. June 8, 2008
I believe I've watched every film ever made in which Joseph Smith had a small or large part of it's story--and I can say without any reservation that "Emma Smith: My Story" is THE BEST FILM I HAVE SEEN IN MY LIFE!!--I WAS MOVED AND TOUCHED AS I HAVE NEVER BEEN MOVED BEFORE!! On a scale of 1 to 10, Emma Smith is a 20! Eternal and Everlasting Kudos for this much needed story to finally be brought to life in this stunning and exquisite motion picture.
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g thornley | 6:55 p.m. July 5, 2008
We go to few movies but we just took this one in. I would love to have a transcript of the words spoken in the movie. I suspect a significant portion is direct from recorded history, but regardless, much of it was very touching. I believe it would be significant to anyone's religion.
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Sandy | 8:21 p.m. July 8, 2008
Very touching and beautifully done. (I believe the song that Emma sings by the window is "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing".)
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murtle | 11:15 a.m. July 9, 2008
Is it still playing in theatres in Salt Lake?
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Jaci | 6:10 p.m. July 14, 2008
It's going to be playing in Campbell, CA on July 21, 2008. You'll need to purchase the tickets thru some BYU website. Good Luck and enjoy!
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Skye | 5:54 p.m. Aug. 7, 2008
When's it coming out on dvd/video?
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Stacy Hambrick | 3:20 p.m. Aug. 11, 2008
I love everything and anything about Emma Smith. This movie..........fantastic. Thank you for sharing her greatness. She is indeed, an Elect Lady. I am truley looking forward to meeting such a wonderful women on the other side.
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Albert Edward | 9:28 p.m. Oct. 12, 2008
After many years of hearing desparaging comments, and feeling many of them myself, about Emma. I must say that my attributing the faults of the women in my day to this fine women was very short sighted. I am sorry that I compared women of today with their mean spiritedness, and cruelty toward their men and children to this fine woman. I dream of a time when a woman would love someone more than herself. Perhaps this shortsighted, but I was raised by a women such as this and have many such experiences since.
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Wagner R. Ferreira | 8:25 a.m. Oct. 20, 2008
I just got my DVD copy from Amazon.com and I have to say that this movie is a beautiful work of art, no matter what your religious viewes are. Of course, it gives lots of light to the personal life of Emma, ... and what an unique and special lady she was, but it clarifies her story and dignifies her position in history, not only as the wife of Joseph Smith, but as a wonderful, unique and loving individual.

This movie it is a MUST SEE!

Get your DVD copy today! It is worth not only every penny, but yes, every dollar for such a great work of art and experiece!
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alison tracey in ireland | 10:04 a.m. Oct. 26, 2008
powerful and very moving film. I watched every second in awe of this woman and I even shed a few tears. Even for non members it is a must-see movie.
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