Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story - Trailer

"Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story" is a new short film from director T.C. Christensen. It tells the story of John Tanner, a Mormon pioneer who gave all of his wealth to the cause of the Latter-day Saints. Distributed by Candlelight Media Group, available from Deseret Book and other LDS Booksellers November 2009.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• LDS
• Mormon
• Pioneer
• John Tanner
• consecration
• wealth
• Deseret Book
• Church
• Treasure in Heaven
• TC Christensen
• T.C.

[BYULawMan]

I'm a descendent of John Tanner, through Nathan Tanner. It is great to see such widespread recognition of such a great man, who has been a hero of mine ever since I first learned of him. His life is a great example for all of us to follow.

[dongulledge]

@stmoran53 Typical Anti-mormon. Throw an accusation out there without any knowledge or evidence and hope people believe it. The Mountain Massecre occured in 1857, 7 years after John Tanner died of sickness, probably more a cause of the hardships of the western trek. With both of his legs by the way. You should also try researching the miracle or the Indian attack that involved John Tanner and several women. But it's faith, not miracles you need..and honesty.

[graceofbass]

Interesting, I'm a descendent through Nathan Tanner as well. I first heard of John Tanner in primary from a member of my bishopric, who happened to be a Tanner. His name and story have stuck with me ever since. It's exciting to see a movie being made about his life.

[Psfreakman300]

john tanner i thought you was on about the guy on driver

[gedeb]

John Tanner has a biography out. If you want to get your facts right, read it. Otherwise you offend a lot of his extended family members. He is probably one of the best great-great-great-great grandpas I could ever hope to have. You may disagree with the LDS church and its teachings, but at least be respectful to a humble man who was willing to give up everything for his beliefs. His whole life was devoted to serving and helping others. His life is a very sweet and inspiring story.

[omiolo2]

touching and inspirational

[bradleydjennings]

The full version is found for free on BYU TV

[bradleydjennings]

That's funny. You can't remember what you had last Wednesday for breakfast but you know what went on 180 years ago to a man you never knew. How convenient!

[stmoran53]

He ended up losing his leg anyway, if I remember the story correctly. Was he one involved in the Mountain Meadow Massecre where they killed 120 men women and children? The children over 6 were killed mainly by blows to the head, their remains were left in the fields for 2 years.

[zeldafan1515]

@AprilShowers1997 thats nice, my great great great grandpa was Nathaniel Felt, who was a personal friend of Brigham Young and was assistant to the presiding bishopric im not lying

[nhwindsor83]

@AprilShowers1997  how are you related to him?