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The Work and the Glory II: American Zion

The Work and the Glory II: American Zion

Every Dream Has a Price

20056.41h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Sterling Van Wagenen
Written by Gerald N. Lund, Matt Whitaker
Box OfficeBudget: $6.5MRevenue: $2.0M

Top Cast

Sam Hennings

Sam Hennings

Benjamin Steed

Brenda Strong

Brenda Strong

Mary Ann Steed

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Joshua Steed

Alexander Carroll

Alexander Carroll

Nathan Steed

Brighton Hertford

Brighton Hertford

Melissa Steed

Kimberly Varadi

Kimberly Varadi

Becca Steed

Colin Ford

Colin Ford

Matthew Steed

S

Sarah Bastian

Lydia Steed

Emily Podleski

Emily Podleski

Jessica Roundy

Jim Grimshaw

Jim Grimshaw

Josiah McBride

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipbased on novel or booknew york statemormonlatter day saintsestranged son19th centurybrother brother relationship

About The Work and the Glory II: American Zion

The Work and the Glory II: American Zion is a drama, western film released in 2005 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, new york state, mormon, latter day saints, estranged son. Directed by Sterling Van Wagenen, it stars Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson. 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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