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Howard W. Hunter: The Modern Prophets (2004)
Genre: Biography
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
Four days before his wedding, Howard William Hunter, 24, played his last engagement as a professional musician. From then on, whether as a successful corporate attorney, church leader in the Los Angeles ares or apostle of the Lord, Howard's life was dedicated to serving others. His focus on temple service began as a young bishop and carried through to his presidency as he challenged the Church membership to increase temple worthiness and attendance. His tenure as the 14th President of the Church lasted only nine months, but he left a wonderful legacy that blesses us today.
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, historical drama, educational, contemplative
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
mormon, religious, biopic, faith, spirituality, apostle, leadership, loyalty, faith based, christianity, legacy, commitment, devotional, musician, wedding, young adult, latter day saints, service, devotion, mormonism
Time:
20th century
Place:
america, los angeles
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Genre: Biography
Country: Spain
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
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Time:
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Place:
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Duration: 102 min.
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Time:
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Place:
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Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Biography
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Duration: 178 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Genre: Biography
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Duration: 200 min.
Story:
The service of Pope Paul VI presents tremendous challenges for humanity not only in the political, cultural and economic aspects of the world but also in the spiritual life of The Church. Pope Paul VI is the first Pope to be a Missionary Pope, to ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, thought provoking, religious drama
Audience:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Biography
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Duration: 159 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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51%
Genre: Biography
Country: Australia
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
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Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Country: India
Duration: 169 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Duration: 126 min.
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Audience:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Style:
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Story:
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Duration: 113 min.
Story:
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Style:
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