16 Stones

16 Stones is a 2014 American film that takes place in 1830s Missouri. It concerns the 16 stones of the Jaredites in the tradition of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]

16 Stones
Directed byBrian Brough
Screenplay byBrittany Wiscombe
Release date
  • 2014 (2014)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was directed by Brian Brough.[2] It stars Brad Johnson as Joseph Smith, Mason D. Davis as blacksmith James, Ilene Wood as James's mother, Ben Isaacs as missionary Thomas,[3] and Nathan Norman as the villain Mobber.[4] Norman says the film had a profound effect on his spirituality.[4]

References
  1. "16 Stones". 2015. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2019. The exciting journey of faith in 16 Stones comes to life in a time fraught with persecution. In 1830s Missouri, James vows to protect the people of his village after it is attacked. He embarks on a quest to find the 16 Jaredite stones, but it is a trail filled with danger and challenges. With the help of two friends, they find peace in the face of turmoil and faith in the face of doubt.
  2. "'16 Stones' seeks to convey spiritual message in entertaining fashion". deseretnews.com. September 26, 2014. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. "Movie review: LDS-themed '16 Stones' lacks narrative punch | the Salt Lake Tribune". Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  4. "The Davis Clipper - Role heightened actor s spirituality". Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 25, 2015.


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