Historical Documentary about
The Mormon Colonies
on DVD
FROM 1880: An exciting and captivating historical documentary about the
Mormon colonies in Mexico. This 70-minute DVD highlights the struggles,
hardships, and uncertainties that the men and women faced over the last
125 years as they established their homes in a foreign country and culture.
These determined people overcame many obstacles to build a land of refuge
for their families.
TO PRESENT: Today two of the original communities still exist and thrive. The resilient citizens have learned through years of struggle that when they work together and are united, they are strengthened and can achieve anything. This DVD follows the historical events that began in the 1880’s until the present time.
Based on the actual journals, interviews with settlers, their descendants
and historical documents, you will witness their lives through their words
and actual images …
• Escape
• Establish Communities
• Experience Near-Expulsion
• Exodus and their
• Eventual Return
Documentary DVD to be released and distributed in the Fall of 2008.
The Mormon Colonies in Mexico
Photographic Collection
Handsomely bound book with a collection of photographs from the Mexican Colonies as they are today (sold separately). These choice images reflect the sights that the colonists fondly remember. The pictures are select choices of the photographer, Christopher Isaac Bowman. They include historical landmarks, landscapes, and sights familiar to all who have lived, visited or have listened to the rich history of the land of refuge, the Colonies of Mexico. (Photo credit above: Juarez Temple at Night, Courtesy of Marvin and Gay Longhurst, Colonia Dublán)
Release date to be announced.
Music of the Colonies
One of the many enduring qualities of the Land of Refuge is the music
of Mexico. As the Latter-day Saints became acquainted with the traditions
of their adopted land they discovered their common love of music. It was
not long before the people embraced and expanded their musical tastes to
include the Mexican traditional music. This CD (sold separately), includes
music that is sung at the campfires, around the hearths, at graveside services
and wedding parties. These songs tug at the hearts of all colonists bringing
recollections with fondness for their home. The artists, Christopher H.
Bowman and Wesley Michael Bowman resonate the sound of both cultures.
Release date to be announced.