SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The 2004 historical drama, The Work and the Glory, is returning to Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres locations in Utah and Nevada starting this week. The film, based on the first novel of Gerald N. Lund’s popular book series, tells the story of the fictional Steed family in the early 1800s and their struggles surrounding the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“We’re thrilled to offer this newly digitally remastered film on the big screen to a new generation of local movie fans,” said Blake Andersen, Megaplex Theatres president. “Every part of this movie, from the original story, to the cast and crew, have strong ties to this community.”
Megaplex Theatres founders, Larry H. and Gail Miller, were instrumental in bringing the novel to the big screen. Larry financed much of the project and is listed as an executive producer in the credits. Gail traveled to film locations in Tennessee to monitor progress on the production and accompany grandson, Zane, who appears in two of the films in the Work and the Glory trilogy.
The film is based on the book series by best-selling author, Gerald N. Lund, who served as a general authority and member of the church’s Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008.
Megaplex Theatres is digitally remastering the other two films in the Work and the Glory series with plans to rerelease those films in the weeks ahead.
About The Work and the Glory
The Work and the Glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by Russell Holt and stars Sam Hennings, Brenda Strong, Eric Johnson, Alexander Carroll, Tiffany Dupont, and Jonathan Scarfe.
When Benjamin Steed (Sam Hennings) and Mary Ann Steed (Brenda Strong) relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800’s, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.
About Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres
Megaplex Theatres operates 15 locations throughout Utah and Southern Nevada with a total of 176 screens, including five IMAX screens.
Founded by the late Larry H. Miller, Megaplex Theatres are frequently among the top grossing in the nation and recognized as Utah’s favorite movie theatres. In addition, Megaplex Theatres feature regular and large-format movie screens, dinner and a movie gift options, conference and auditorium rental, and an industry-leading guest services team. Megaplex Theatres show times and other group information may be found on the web at MegaplexTheatres.com or by calling (801) 304-4545. Guests are also invited to follow Megaplex on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MegaplexTheatres, on Twitter @MegaplexTheatre, and on Instagram @MegaplexTheatre for the latest in movie news and special offers.
View The Work and the Glory movie trailer link: https://www.megaplextheatres.com/film/HO00001448/true
