The Work and the Glory Collection

"The Work and the Glory Collection" is a three-part film series released between 2004 and 2006. The collection centers on the Benjamin Steed family's relocation to Palmyra, New York, and their integration into the local community. Their efforts to establish themselves are complicated by a religious controversy surrounding the labor they hire to clear their land, a conflict that tests the family's unity. The series explores themes of family loyalty and the search for truth amidst these challenges. The films within the collection depict two of the Steed brothers finding themselves on opposing sides of the religious dispute while attempting to win the favor of a wealthy merchant's daughter. The narrative focuses on the family’s struggle to navigate these divisions and maintain their bonds. The total runtime of the collection is 299 minutes, with a reported budget of zero and revenue of zero. The series comprises three films: "The Work and the Glory" (2004), "The Work and the Glory II: American Zion" (2005), and "The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided" (2006). These films collectively present a story of familial conflict set against a backdrop of religious and social upheaval.