Jane And Emma

Description

Sister Jane Manning, a free black woman and convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, returns to Nauvoo to find that Joseph Smith, her prophet and friend, has been assassinated. Jane spends a ceaseless night with his widow, Emma Smith, sitting watch over the body of the Prophet, as a whirlwind of memory, loss, and confusion leaves them wondering how either one of them will be able to move forward. Through the long night, Jane wonders if the Prophet's promise to extend the blessings of eternity to her has died along with him. Join these two remarkable women of faith on an imagined night that reveals the essence of their complex, raw, and ultimately beautiful friendship.

Bonus Features Child of God music video featuring the Bonner Family "I Am She, She Is Me" poem written and performed by Zandra Vranes

Behind the Scenes featurette Visit the Deseret Book blog to learn more about the story behind Jane and Emma! Praise for Jane and Emma "A beautiful and powerful experience. No sugar coating; just honest, vital storytelling." —Karl Hale (Facebook Review) "A powerful message that encourages me to become more steadfast in my faith and principles. Jane is my hero!!"—Elise Bjorkman Plummer (Facebook Review) "This is a tender, moving story of two brave women. The film lifts them out of the history books and into our hearts!"—Isabel Storey (Facebook Review)

SKU: 1089196 Jane And Emma

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