Over 40 times its production budget, a comedic documentary reveals misconceptions about the faith and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Synopsis
Over 40 times its production budget, a comedic documentary reveals misconceptions about the faith and culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Synopsis
Daryn Tufts walks the streets of New York City, armed with a digital video camera and a microphone. Alongside producer Jed Knudsen, he interviews random passersby about their perceptions of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed in various locations across the United States, including Washington D.C. and Las Vegas, American Mormon captures spontaneous responses and misconceptions about the LDS faith. Released in 2005, the 35-minute documentary became a notable success, grossing over forty times its production budget.
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Why Watch
- Meet random Americans discussing Mormons
- See interviews filmed in major U.S. cities
- Find out about LDS culture from diverse perspectives
Did You Know
- The film grossed over 40 times its production budget.
- American Mormon was released in 2005 and has a duration of 35 minutes.
- Tufts and Knudsen traveled to multiple cities including New Orleans and Los Angeles.
- The documentary received a 'Dove Approved' rating for ages 12+.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was American Mormon released?
American Mormon was released in 2005.
How much did American Mormon gross compared to its production budget?
American Mormon grossed over forty times its production budget.
What locations did Tufts and Knudsen visit while filming American Mormon?
They filmed in Washington D.C., New York City, New Orleans, Memphis, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and other locations.
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