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PBS Film Likely to Cause Debate

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posted by Doc 640 days ago | status: published

Here is a little preemptive shot from the Church about the documentary,, which was never promised to be entirely favorable in its depiction. I think they may have a point about exploding myths and steroetypes not being in line with the focus on polygamy, or MMM for that matter.
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It looks like the church is being proactive. I'm impressed. This is beyond the regular 'No Comment' PR the church has engaged in in the past.

I'm impressed.
written by canadiancynic 640 days ago
Today one of the Bishopric told us about this. He said it would bring up topics like Polygamy, Same Gender Attraction, Mountain Meadows Massacre, and Declining Numbers.

I know this isn't a church ordained film but I think the church is OK with it coming out. ;to air some of the issues but not coming out of the church.
written by trwth 639 days ago
I believe the title of the film is "The Mormons", is it not? If the title were "21st Century LDS Church" maybe they'd have a better basis for complaining, but as long as the topic is as wide-open as "The Mormons", it seems illogical to expect the filmmakers to NOT deal with Mormons who are outside the LDS church or historical events within or without the Church that have become notable in Mormon history. I am looking forward to the show, myself.
written by frozenchosenAK 639 days ago
    Then again, we do have a copyright on that term. ;-)
    written by willf 638 days ago
    And Michael Jackson holds the copyright on the Beatles' music...but it doesn't make him the only Beatle...or any Beatle for that matter. :)
    written by frozenchosenAK 638 days ago

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