The God Makers (1982)

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

56 min

Rating

10.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This 1982 documentary film examines the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, presenting a critical view of its teachings and practices. It aims to reveal what the filmmakers claim are hidden aspects of the church.

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What happens

The God Makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Ed Decker and Dave Hunt co-authored the book and film. Jeremiah Films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the LDS Church, its practices, and its teachings. The film purports to be an exposé of the church's secrets, and has occasioned controversy among church members and non-members since its release, provoking passionate debates about its veracity and message. Two years after the release of the film, the book was published in 1984. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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