Deseret
Originally released in 1996. Deseret is a documentary film. directed by James Benning. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fred Gardner
Synopsis
This is multifaceted look at the landscape and history of Utah (or Deseret, as the Mormon Church prefers to call it). Benning condenses 93 news stories from the New York Times from 1852 to 1992 (read offscreen by Fred Gardner) and sets them against contemporary Utah landscapes, the shots changing with each sentence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 1996
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Rockefeller Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deseret about?
This is multifaceted look at the landscape and history of Utah (or Deseret, as the Mormon Church prefers to call it). Benning condenses 93 news stories from the New York Times from 1852 to 1992 (re...
Who directed Deseret?
Deseret was directed by James Benning.
How long is Deseret?
Deseret has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Deseret released?
Deseret was released on January 18, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deseret?
The main cast of Deseret includes Fred Gardner.