Meet the Mormons (2014)

Simply Perfect

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I think this is a nice film and educational for those of us who aren't Mormons in some ways, but honestly it portrays the aspects of Mormonism that sound similar to evangelical Christianity, when the reality is that Mormonism bears little to no actual resemblance to evangelical Christianity and the gospel of grace. Also, it seems to emphasize he stories of non-White mormons, which is cool to see, but the reality of the Mormon church is that it is and has been racist for all of its existence - so these individuals are not an accurate representation of a predominantly white and somewhat racist "church." I wish someone would make a documentary that better documented their religion and I think it would be important to see what the inside of the temple is like and also what the culture and experiences are of those in Utah. There is a desperate need for grace and unshacklement for the Mormon people. They really aren't living by the Bible. If you disagree with me, go read the New Testament like a child, with fresh eyes. Go read Unveiling Grace by Lynn Wilder. These both will challenge anything you think about Mormonism. And if you are a Christian, join me in praying that Mormons will find actual truth. Please.

Meet the Mormons is a documentary that examines the life of six devoted members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Meet the Mormons takes the viewers on a journey through the day to day life of these members from all around the world. The film paints a picture of their individual passions to their daily struggles while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith.This documentary follows 6 Members. First they stop in Atlanta Georgia to answer the question what it is like to be a Mormon Bishop, to balance a family and full time job and still have time for the volunteer responsibility of being a Mormon Bishop. They examine the life of a man named Jermaine Sullivan who is a Academic counselor, father of three and Bishop of the Atlanta Georgia branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He talks about how his faith, family, church members and friends fuel him to balance all that he has. Second they stop in Annapolis, Maryland and examine the life of the United States Navel Academy football head coach Ken Niumatalolo. Coach Niumatalolo talks about how his faith affects his life. One way being how he doesn't arrange meetings or practices on Sundays. Third they stop in Costa Rica and examine the life of Milton and Carolina Marin Muñoz and learn about how the men and women roles in a Mormon family are equal and what it is like to be a Mormon outside of the United States. Fourth they examine the life and amazing life story of a 92 year old pilot named Colonel Gail Halvorsen and how his faith helped him become The Original Candy bomber. Fifth they stop in Kathmandu, Nepal and examine the life of Bishnu Adhikari and how his faith and love of people helped him become a Humanitarian changing the life of thousands of people in Nepal. Sixth and final stop is in Salt Lake City where they examine the life of "The Missionary Mom" Dawn Armstrong and her life being converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.This documentary is made by Mormons about Mormons. So naturally it is made to leave a good thought of the religion in the viewers head. Given those expectations it's not nearly as preachy as you might expect. It is fascinating to see the way in which Mormons tell their own story. The question the film seeks to answer is why these intelligent, normal, believing people choose to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and not some other Christian denomination.Meet the Mormons is is documentary but it feels like more of an adventure as it takes you through the life of six different Mormons. This documentary shows its audience what it is really like to be a Mormon. This is an incredible documentary that I believe could attract many audiences not just those of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints but any others that are willing to learn about the Mormon religion. I give this documentary a 9/10 and really recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or anyone willing to learn something new.

This is very much propaganda. For the truth on the church, read www.cesletter.com. I was a member of the church from birth until 35 years later, which was about 1.5 years ago, and I couldn't believe the amount of deceit in this movie. First off there is little volunteering in the church. It is more put you on the spot, and then a guilt trip if you say no, so that is the first deceit. The next one I saw was the "...many books they study from." They said in the movie they read from "...the bible and the book of mormon." Making it seem like they read the bible first then the book of mormon. That is huge deceit and it is stuff like this that made me realize, that if they have to deceive people to get them in, it must not be right. If you want the full truth read www.cesletter.com.

Regardless of your faith this film has such an inspirational message. Deeper doctrines of Mormon beliefs are not introduced or discussed, seemingly with the focus that Mormons are Christian and the long held misunderstanding of Mormon beliefs can be cleared up in understanding the different cultures and people that make up the Mormon faith. It may seem comical to some that the Mormon church felt the need to produce such a basic narrative of the lives' of some of it's many members, but misconceptions are still rampant as can be illustrated by the commentary at the beginning of the film. Normalizing and answering basic questions as to the Mormon beliefs was well done, with a clear focus on charity, family, happiness, personal inspiration, voluntary church service, missionaries and their purpose, and generally the impact of being "Mormon" on the lives of people throughout the world.