Local Missourians fueled by the Governor’s "extermination order," who demand the prisoners be turned over for execution without trial.
Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Lyman Wight, Caleb Baldwin, and Alexander McRae, who are held on charges of treason and murder. Out of Liberty
Unlike traditional retellings that focus solely on the prophet Joseph Smith, Out of Liberty positions (played by Jasen Wade) as the lead character. Tillery is portrayed as a law-abiding man caught between two hostile forces: Tillery is portrayed as a law-abiding man caught
Tillery’s character arc explores the tension between . He is not portrayed as a religious convert but as a man dedicated to the rule of law, protecting men he may not like from a mob he cannot respect. 2. Historical Context and Accuracy Historical Context and Accuracy Justice in a Dungon:
Justice in a Dungon: An Analysis of Out of Liberty The 2019 film , directed and co-written by Garrett Batty, offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American religious history: the 1838–1839 imprisonment of Joseph Smith and several of his associates. While the story of Liberty Jail is often told through a spiritual lens, Batty frames the narrative as a "Western jailbreak thriller," focusing on the moral and physical struggles of the jailer, Samuel Tillery. 1. Narrative Shift: The Jailer’s Perspective