- A new documentary “Brother Joseph Again” explores Joseph Smith’s image.
- Producers analyze a daguerreotype possibly depicting the former prophet.
- The film invites viewers to decide if the image is truly Joseph Smith.
SALT LAKE CITY — A new independent documentary focusing on the image of Latter-day Saint church leader Joseph Smith Jr. opens in Utah theatres Friday.
The opening scene of “Brother Joseph Again” shows producers Joseph Brickey and Patrick Bishop looking at many images of the Prophet Joseph Smith. One says to the other, “I’m just not convinced right now that it is Joseph Smith.”
Then the screen changes to black with gold lettering, stating, “What does Joseph Smith really look like?…