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An Ensign to the Nations
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An Ensign to the Nations

1997-10-01 · 59 min · Not rated

Documentary

"An Ensign to the Nations" was made by the LDS Church's Audiovisual Department, with Russ Holt as the producer. With so much attention paid to the early history of the church during its sesquicentennial year, Holt said the movie depicts church history from 1847 to 1997. It makes clear that the pioneer trek wasn't the end - but rather the beginning - of an epic story that continues to grow larger with each passing year.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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United States of America
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Top Cast

M. Russell BallardSelf
W. Grant BangerterSelf
Wayne M. BeckSelf
R. Lanier BritschSelf
Antonio CamargoSelf
Gail E. CarrSelf
James E. FaustSelf
John G. GrobergSelf
Mark L. GroverSelf
F. Ray HawkinsSelf
Gordon B. HinckleySelf
Thomas S. MonsonSelf
Alexander B. MorrisonSelf
Rhee Ho NamSelf
Dennis B. NeuenschwanderSelf
Spencer J. PalmerSelf
Richard G. ScottSelf
Douglas F. ToblerSelf
Bruce A. Van OrdenSelf
Oliver WaymanSelf

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