PBS & “The Mormons”

The Church might as well be blogging.  The Newsroom hasn’t seen tonight’s PBS documentary, “The Mormons” but posts an article today on some of the media reviews.  The Church will further respond later in week after having had a chance to see for itself.

Just like Jeff Lindsay, I received a friendly email from PBS, promoting the documentary, as I imagine most LDS bloggers have:

Watch the trailer:
http://www.pbs.org/mormons/

Read the reviews:
“There is no doubt that, simply because of its subject matter, “The Mormons” will draw criticism from both sides. Which is probably an indication that Whitney has done a lot right with the documentary.” — Deseret Morning News

“This film is a breath of fresh air, in a genre filled with misunderstanding.” BYU NewsNet

“A gripping look at the foundations of Mormon faith” — Boston Globe

“..it’s as if thousands of years of world religion had been compacted into two centuries—and right here in America, for us to study.” World Magazine

Here’s hoping you’ll tune in, and visit our site after the broadcast for more on “The Mormons,” including:
* Frequently asked questions and answers about the intricacies of the Mormon religion, its core tenets, its history, growth and controversies, and its contemporary issues and realities;
* An interactive map on the Mormons’ westward trek;
* Profiles of key people and events in Mormon history;
* The extended interviews with leaders and members of the church, leading writers and historians, and supporters and critics;
* The major themes explored in this report, with commentary drawn from the extended interviews;
* Teachers Guides on Mormon history and the issues of religion, politics and the separation of church and state;
* A “Join the Discussion” area for viewers;
* And, the full four-hour program video streamed for viewing online.

Anyone fearing a hit job can take comfort in reviews that find the documentary as too sympathetic.

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