The God Makers (1982)
56m
Running Time
December 31, 1982Release Date
Plot.
Two former Mormons seek to file a class-action lawsuit against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, detailing for skeptical attorneys the history, doctrines and secret rituals of the Mormon religion.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
J. Edward Decker
Self - Former Mormon: Author of 'The God Makers'
Harold Goodman
Himself - BYU Professor, Mormon, Mission President
Richard Baer
Self - Former Mormon: Author of 'Why I Left the Mormon Church'
Brian Grant
Self - LDS Director of Public Relations
Dave Hunt
Writer
Dave Hunt
Writer
T.A. McMahon
Writer
Floyd C. McElveen
Self - Author of 'The Mormon Illusion'
Details.
Wiki.
The God Makers is a book and film highlighting the inner workings and perceived negative aspects of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Ed Decker and Dave Hunt co-authored the book and film.
Jeremiah Films produced the film in 1982, expressing a highly critical view of the LDS Church, its practices, and its teachings. The film purports to be an exposé of the church's secrets, and has occasioned controversy among church members and non-members since its release, provoking passionate debates about its veracity and message. Two years after the release of the film, the book was published in 1984.