HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM TELLS THE UNTOLD STORY OF THREE WITNESSES TO THE BOOK OF MORMON

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David Whitmer, one of the famed Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, was born on January 7, 1805. In honor of his birthday, the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated feature film WITNESSES announced today the release of the film’s first trailer and key art. The trailer and key art can be seen at http://witnessesfilm.com.

“WITNESSES is the most significant and ambitious film dealing with the early history of the Church and the translation of the Book of Mormon to ever be released on the big screen,” stated Brandon Purdie, president and founder of Purdie Distribution. Purdie Distribution is managing the nationwide theatrical release of the ground-breaking film.

“While many people know some of the Three Witnesses’ story, we created the film with the goal of reaching a broader and younger audience to share this incredible story of faith,” stated Russell Richins, the film’s producer.

For nearly 200 years, skeptics and critics have attempted to explain away what Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris claimed – that they had seen angels and hefted golden metal plates containing ancient inscriptions. To their dying days, these witnesses defended their testimonies even when faced with threatening mobs, ridicule, and betrayal by friends and family. And now, their incredible untold true story comes to the big screen for the very first time.

Filmed on location in the US and Canada and featuring a world-class cast of American and Canadian actors, WITNESSES is the epic true story of how Harris, Cowdery and Whitmer became witnesses to the gold plates from which Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon. Their statement of what occurred, and its veracity, has been published with every copy of the Book of Mormon since 1830. Many people know the story contained in their statement, but not many know the full story on how they became witnesses or why they chose to leave the church they were intimately involved in creating.

“Each of these men asked God for the opportunity to be a witness to the Book of Mormon and the prophet Joseph Smith’s work, and each one, while they left the religion, they never denied their faith or their statement,” said Mark Goodman, director of WITNESSES.

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The highly anticipated film "Witnesses" tells the untold story of Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer, three men who were instrumental in the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon. These men, known as the Three Witnesses, were selected by God to bear testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and their experiences with the angel Moroni and the golden plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated.

The film explores the lives of these three men before and after their experiences with the Book of Mormon. It delves into their personal struggles and challenges, as well as their relationship with Joseph Smith, the prophet who translated the Book of Mormon.

One of the main themes of the film is the power of faith and the role it played in the lives of the Three Witnesses. Despite facing criticism and persecution from those who did not believe in the Book of Mormon, the Three Witnesses remained steadfast in their testimony of its truthfulness. They relied on their faith and the promptings of the Holy Ghost to guide them in their decision to bear witness to the Book of Mormon.

The film also highlights the importance of the Book of Mormon in the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Three Witnesses were crucial in the publication and dissemination of the Book of Mormon, which played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their testimony of the Book of Mormon helped to spread the gospel throughout the world and continues to inspire and bring hope to millions of people today.

In addition to exploring the lives of the Three Witnesses, the film also delves into the broader context of the early days of the Church. It portrays the challenges and persecution faced by the early members of the Church, as well as the faith and determination they displayed in the face of adversity.

Overall, "Witnesses" is a powerful and inspiring film that tells the untold story of three men who played a pivotal role in the translation and publication of the Book of Mormon. It is a testament to the power of faith and the enduring impact of the Book of Mormon on the world. Whether you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or simply someone who is interested in religious history, this film is sure to leave a lasting impression on you.