Meet the Mormons

Oct 10, 2014

1h 18m

★ 6.0

Six ordinary individuals. Six extraordinary stories.

Overview

Meet the Mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout Mormons. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith.

Genres

Family

Documentary

Production Companies

Intellectual Reserve, Inc.

Excel Entertainment Group

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Meet the Mormons Trailers

Cast

The Bishop

Jermaine Sullivan

The Coach

Ken Niumatalolo

The Fighter

Carolina Muñoz Marin

The Humanitarian

Bishnu Adhikari

The Candy Bomber

Gail Halvorsen

The Missionary Mom

Dawn Armstrong

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