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Mormon church responds to 'deceptive' depiction in Netflix's show 'American Primeval'

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken issue with a Netflix series it calls "dangerously misleading."

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Why Has 'American Primeval' Angered the LDS Church?

In the days that have followed American Primeval 's release, the LDS Church has condemned the show's portrayal of Brigham Young (played by Kim Coates), the second president of the church stood at the helm until his death in 1877. Newsweek has contacted representatives of Netflix via email for comment.

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Um, there’s a huge feud between the American Primeval creator and the actual Mormon church

American Primeval follows the Mountain Meadows Massacre, where LDS militiamen and American Indian allies massacred around 120 emigrants travelling to California. The show is based on the Utah War of 1857 and focuses on a mother, her son and a young American Indian girl as they attempt to cross dangerous frontiers.

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Mormon Church Criticizes Misleading Representation in Netflix’s “American Primeval”

Netflix’s new historical fiction series "American Primeval" is stirring controversy for its portrayal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) and its leader Brigham Young.

‘American Primeval’ and the Utah War — a historian’s take on the real men, real militias and real massacres

Yes. Though the Utah War has been called “bloodless,” in reality, Mormon militiamen in southern Utah perpetrated a horrific ...

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There’s a true story behind American Primeval—and it’s just as grisly

Suspicion. Rebellion. Murder. The Netflix show American Primeval depicts how tensions between Mormon pioneers in Utah and the ...

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What 'American Primeval' gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history

“‘American Primeval’ on Netflix built up hatred for Mormons I didn’t even know I had,” posted one woman. “Them mountain jews are ruthless,” a man posted. Another wrote, “I’ve ...

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The real massacre was ‘so much more brutal’ — ‘American Primeval’ and the truth about Mountain Meadows

In a "Mormon Land" podcast, a historian and a tribal leader discuss the facts and fiction in "American Primeval" ...

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‘American Primeval’ Team on Portraying the Brutal History of America’s Westward Expansion: “The Truth of This World Is Violent”

Director Peter Berg, executive producer Eric Newman, Indigenous Consultant Julia O’Keefe, stars Taylor Kitsch, Betty Gilpin, ...

‘American Primeval’ left this historian confused and frustrated. Here’s why

When people don’t see themselves, their forebears, or their history reflected in contextualized and nuanced ways, it’s easy ...

Taylor Kitsch Never Expected a Happy Ending From American Primeval

The American Primeval star breaks down that brutal final scene and where he thinks the Friday Night Lights reboot will find ...

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For the ‘American Primeval' Characters, Costumes Needed a ‘Theatrical' Level of Filth

Assistant costume designer Mila Hermanovski tells IndieWire about creating hundreds of authentic period garments for the ...

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‘American Primeval’ Director Peter Berg on Finale Deaths, the Prequel Spinoff He’s Considering and ‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot

Berg also responds to criticisms of the representation of Mormon church leader Brigham Young and the line he wouldn’t cross ...

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“American Primeval” A Netflix Hit That Gets A Lot Of Wyoming History Wrong

Wyoming’s historic Fort Bridger is taking calls from “American Primeval” fans looking for its hanging spot. But there isn’t ...

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