Deseret(1996)
Deseret 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.
Deseret (1996) is a documentary film directed by James Benning, released on January 18, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Fred Gardner. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- James Benning
- Production:
- The Rockefeller Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Deseret Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by James Benning.
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Deseret Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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Deseret – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Deseret?
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The main cast of Deseret (1996) includes Fred Gardner. The film was directed by James Benning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deseret released?
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Deseret was released on January 18, 1996 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Deseret worth watching?
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Deseret (1996) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.