Emma Smith: My Story
By the side of the founder of a new faith stood an elect lady of undeniable courage.
PG 2008 · 98 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, History
Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final years in Nauvoo.
Directed by Gary Cook · Written by Gary Cook
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Patricia Place Emma Smith Bidamon - K Katherine Nelson Emma Hale Smith
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Nathan Mitchell Joseph Smith, Jr. - S Stephanie Breinholt Julia Murdock Smith
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Tayva Patch Lucy Mack Smith -
Rick Macy Joseph Smith, Sr. - D Dallyn Vail Bayles Hyrum Smith
- C Cheryl Kirby Lydia Douglas
- B Bob Nelson Isaac Hale
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Rosanna Ungerman Elizabeth Hale -
Joel Bishop Parley P. Pratt - K Kalvin Stringer Charlie Bidamon
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