Remember the daguerreotype that broke the Mormon internet back in July 2022? The one that had everyone in the comment sections intensely debating whether it was actually Joseph Smith? We are getting as nerdy as humanly possible about it today.
For nearly two centuries, the world has debated Joseph Smith’s true likeness. Now, after 25 years of investigation, experts uncover stunning evidence that may bring audiences to the moment they can finally see Brother Joseph Again.
Patrick, Daylan, and Joseph drop into the Hall to talk about their new documentary project, Brother Joseph Again. We get into the raw reactions of seeing a face that didn’t quite match the polished, rugged frontier prophet we are used to seeing in historical paintings. Daylen, the film’s director, breaks down the massive amount of combined research, the forensic analysis involving Joseph’s death mask, and why this journey isn’t just about historical curiosity—it’s about understanding the actual man who lived in the trenches and building a real relationship with him.
We also talk about the heavy lift of independent filmmaking. Daylen left his corporate career and sold his house to make this happen. If you want more high-quality, deep-dive historical projects that don’t just quote from manuals, you have to vote with your wallet. The film hits theaters on October 9th.
What We Cover:
Why that initial leaked image caused such a conflicted, visceral reaction.
The deep forensic science comparing the daguerreotype to Joseph’s death mask.
The stark difference between the “sanitized” historical Joseph and the real man.
Why seeing the Prophet as a real, imperfect human actually strengthens a spiritual connection to him.
The wild financial risk of funding an independent cinematic project like this.
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