
The Power of the Dog(2021)
A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.


“Every Dream Has a Price”
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.

Sam Hennings
Benjamin Steed

Brenda Strong
Mary Ann Steed

Eric Johnson
Joshua Steed

Alexander Carroll
Nathan Steed

Brighton Hertford
Melissa Steed

Kimberly Varadi
Becca Steed

Colin Ford
Matthew Steed
Sarah Bastian
Lydia Steed

Emily Podleski
Jessica Roundy

Jim Grimshaw
Josiah McBride
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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