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American Mormon is a 2005 comedic documentary featuring Daryn Tufts and Jed Knudsen. The film examines misconceptions and understandings about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) through interviews with random people across the United States. Tufts approached individuals in various cities, including Washington D.C., New York City, and Las Vegas, without revealing his LDS background, aiming for spontaneous and honest responses about their knowledge of Mormons.
The documentary was produced by Tufts and Knudsen, who compiled footage from their travels into a comedic cross-section of American perspectives on the LDS faith. Released by Excel Entertainment Group, it became the first documentary and straight-to-DVD release for the LDS cinema market, grossing over forty times its production budget, indicating its success and appeal to audiences.
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+.
Perfect For
Mormon cultureComedic documentariesReligious studies