Nephi & Laban

Nephi & Laban

2003 · 45 min · ★ 9.0 · Family

When young Spencer Anderson can't seem to stay focused on the primary class sharing-time presentation, a loving leader shows him how to use his amazing imagination to make the stories come to life.

Directed by Dennis Agle Jr. · Written by Dennis Agle Jr.

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