A new feature-length movie titled ‘Meet the Mormons’ is now scheduled for showing in theatres and Church buildings around the country.
The 78 minutes documentary, produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was written and directed by American film-maker Blair Treu.
It profiles six members of the Church (sometimes called “Mormons”) from various backgrounds and walks of life.
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A portion of the proceeds from the screenings in theatres will go to local charities chosen by Church public affairs councils in the areas in which they will be shown.
“There is a rich tapestry of Christian faith throughout the world, including many denominations which were operating long before the Mormons came onto the scene in the early 1800s,” said Alan Wakeley, the Church’s Public Affairs Department adviser for Australia and Papua New Guinea. “Each has contributed much to the development of the values which underlay the legal and political systems of western nations.
“As an emerging faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is now also making great contributions to society both in the broader sense and in local communities.
“One of our priorities is to encourage people to be true to their own religious values and to be active in their own churches. We also want to encourage people to make their families the highest priority in their lives. And, most importantly, we are working to ensure that all people are able to worship freely and without intrusion by conflicting secular values.
“The movie, ‘Meet the Mormons’, shows how six Church members are making those sorts of contributions. It will help those who are not familiar with the Church to understand a little more of what really makes us tick.”
‘Meet the Mormons’ will premiere in Australia in February and March at the following locations:
Perth:
Grand Cinemas Innaloo Thursday 5th February 7:15 pm
57 Liege Street - Woodlands
Hoyts Garden City Cinema Thursday 12th February 7:15 pm
125 Riseley Street - Booragoon
Grand Cinemas Innaloo Thursday 19th February 7:15 pm
57 Liege Street - Woodlands
Hoyts Garden City Cinema Thursday 26th February 7:15 pm
125 Riseley Street - Booragoon
Bookings can be made at this site.
Adelaide:
Palace Nova East End Cinema Monday 23rd March 6:45 pm
250 Rundle Street - Adelaide
Palace Nova East End Cinema Monday 30th March 6:45 pm
250 Rundle Street - Adelaide
Melbourne:
The Palace Balwyn Cinema Monday 23rd February 7:00 pm
231 Whitehorse Road - Balwyn
Sun Theatre Monday 23rd February 7:00 pm
8 Ballarat Street - Yarraville
The Palace Balwyn Cinema Tuesday 24th February 7:00 pm
231 Whitehorse Road - Balwyn
Sun Theatre Tuesday 24th February 7:00 pm
8 Ballarat Street - Yarraville
Bookings can be made at this site.
Tasmania:
Village Eastland Cinema Tuesday 24th February 6:00 pm
Bligh Street - Rosny Park - Hobart
Brisbane:
Locations and times to be announced
Sydney:
Locations and times to be announced
Papua New Guinea:
Locations and times to be announced
Unless specified above, to request tickets contact Latter-day Saints in your community.