‘The father of Mormon cinema’ reflects on career, industry he created and why he left the faith [Video]

Richard Dutcher’s 2000 film “God’s Army” catered to an LDS audience and ushered in a wave of LDS-themed films. Dutcher shares his thoughts on the industry today and why he left the faith in our interview above. | Courtesy photos

IDAHO FALLS – Nearly two decades after leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Richard Dutcher is still proud to be known as “the father of Mormon cinema.”

The 60-year-old Utah man behind the 2000 film “God’s Army,” and three other titles, is raising funds for his first faith-based film in 16 years. It’s called “Jesus is Enough” and is about a Latter-day Saint missionary who becomes a born again Christian. He’s hoping to begin production soon.

During a conversation with EastIdahoNews.com, the independent filmmaker reflected on his career and offered his perspective on the evolution of the Latter-day Saint film industry over the years.

His movie about …