The First Vision
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God and it shall be given him.”
Synopsis
Seeking the true Church of Jesus Christ, 14-year-old Joseph Smith prayed in a grove of trees near his home in Palmyra, New York. In answer to his humble prayer, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ visited him and told him that he must not join any of the churches on the earth at that time.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kent Jacobs
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Stewart
- Original Title
- The First Vision
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Brigham Young University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kent Jacobs
Doug Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
David Kent Jacobs
Director
Doug Stewart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Vision
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What is The First Vision about?
Seeking the true Church of Jesus Christ, 14-year-old Joseph Smith prayed in a grove of trees near his home in Palmyra, New York. In answer to his humble prayer, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ visited him and told him that he must not join any of the churches on the earth at that time.
Who directed The First Vision?
The First Vision was directed by David Kent Jacobs.
Who stars in The First Vision?
The principal cast of The First Vision includes Stewart Petersen.
When was The First Vision released and how long is it?
The First Vision was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Vision?
The First Vision holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).