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Passage to Zarahemla
Two teens from L.A. make their way to Utah to hide with distant Mormon relatives from their troubled pasts. An earthquake opens up a time rift, drawing them and their pursuers into an ancient mesoamerican war.
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Plot Summary
A group of Latter-day Saint missionaries on a trek through South America discover ancient artifacts and evidence that align with Book of Mormon accounts. As they face challenges and dangers, their faith is tested and strengthened by their discoveries and their reliance on each other.
Critical Reception
Passage to Zarahemla is primarily aimed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering a faith-affirming narrative that blends adventure with religious themes. While its production values are modest, it resonates with its target audience for its faithfulness to LDS teachings and its portrayal of missionary life and ancient American history from a Latter-day Saint perspective.
What Reviewers Say
A faith-based adventure that appeals to a specific religious audience.
Praised for its positive message and reinforcement of LDS beliefs.
Criticized by some for its limited appeal beyond the Latter-day Saint community and lower production quality.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's effort to bring the Book of Mormon to life visually and its focus on faith and historical interpretation within the Latter-day Saint context. Some viewers found it inspiring and well-intentioned, though others noted it as a niche film with straightforward storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Lightstone Studios, a production company associated with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, aiming to create content that aligns with their values.
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