News: Opening Lecture and Film

Welcome to the second year of BYUAML, the student chapter of the Association for Mormon Letters. We've planned some exciting activities for this semester, and we can't wait to see you all there.

Our opening lecture and film will held on Tuesday, September 18th, at 7 pm in B092 JFSB. Gideon Burton will present a lecture, "The Five Waves of Mormon Cinema." Ever heard of the 1915 silent film of First Nephi? How about Gideon, the Book of Mormon novel turned Broadway stage play? Come find out about the history of Mormon film before God's Army and Singles' Ward.

We'll also be watching a Mormon film from 1922--Trapped by the Mormons. In this silent anti-Mormon propaganda film, women live in terror of being captured by the Mormons and forced to become polygamous wives. This intended smear has become outdated over time, making this film a hilarious cult classic.

We'll also be announcing the rest of the semester's activities, which include writing groups, lectures, reading groups, a film series, and AML conferences. It's sure to be a great time!