The God Makers II

1992

0h 48m

7.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Documentary-styled film produced by Ed Decker and Jeremiah Films in 1993. The film attempts to be an exposé of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The film is a sequel to Decker’s earlier film The God Makers.

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4 members

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Dave Breese

Himself

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Lillian LeBaron Chynoweth

Herself, Former Mormon Fundamentalist, Daughter of Prophet Ervil LeBaron

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Bill Claudin

Himself, Mormon Director, Hinckley Investigation

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J. Edward Decker

Himself / Host

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