Mormon Literature Database - Man's Search for Happiness (1987)

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Man's Search for Happiness (1987)
Directed by Peter N. Johnson
Screenplay by Scott Whitaker
Production Company: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Premiere Date: August 29, 1987
Length: 14 min.

Published In Collection:
Proselyting Videocassette Vol. 1-3
Volume: 2: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,


Genre:		Film
Production Type:		LDS Church Production
Content Types:		Instructional Film Significant Mormon Elements
Distribution Types:		Private Church Distribution

Subjects: plan of salvation; life; death;

Summary:
An English-language remake of the 1964 original, again exploring issues of life, death, and man's purpose on Earth.

Annotations:
This is the second remake of the 1964 classic, after the 1970 Japanese version. Richard L. Evans' original English narration was retained, making this production primarily an updating in terms of production design, although the Studio's technical proficiency had increased as well. The fact that such a remake was deemed necessary testifies to the importance of the film in the eyes of the Church.

HBLL Call No: VC 124; VC 31; VC 5956
Medium: 35mm color
Cast Members: Richard L. Evans - Narrator; Marvin Payne - Father
Country: USA
Language: English
Distributor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Adapted From Film:
Man's Search for Happiness (13 min.) Directed by "Judge" Wetzel Whitaker,Writer Scott Whitaker,Cinematographer Robert Stum,Film Editor Frank S. Wise	Film