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BYU Motion Picture Studio

The Write Move

1977 24 min English

An educational film that was created by the BYU Motion Picture Studios and released in 1977. This movie features some Hollywood actors, although they weren't very popular. The movie is in the style of a goofy variety show and teaches the audience that learning to write is important.

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Douglas G. Johnson Director · Reed Smoot Cinematographer

United States release April 4, 1977 · Produced in United States

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BYU Motion Picture Studio

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United States

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English

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English

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United States · April 4, 1977

Theatrical · Distributed as film prints to run on school projectors across the nation.

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February 20, 2026 · Premiere · The premiere of the BYU Library restoration of the film. Shown in the library's theater room.

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