Deseret
Synopsis
This is multifaceted look at the landscape and history of Utah (or Deseret, as the Mormon Church prefers to call it). Benning condenses 93 news stories from the New York Times from 1852 to 1992 (read offscreen by Fred Gardner) and sets them against contemporary Utah landscapes, the shots changing with each sentence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Benning
- Original Title
- Deseret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- The Rockefeller Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Benning
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James Benning
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deseret
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What is Deseret about?
This is multifaceted look at the landscape and history of Utah (or Deseret, as the Mormon Church prefers to call it). Benning condenses 93 news stories from the New York Times from 1852 to 1992 (read offscreen by Fred Gardner) and sets them against contemporary Utah landscapes, the shots changing with each sentence.
Who directed Deseret?
Deseret was directed by James Benning.
Who stars in Deseret?
The principal cast of Deseret includes Fred Gardner.
When was Deseret released and how long is it?
Deseret was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.