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.
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."
Church says ‘American Primeval’ misrepresents Brigham Young, calls series ‘dangerously misleading’
Statement by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also says the Netflix series egregiously mischaracterizes Brigham Young.
‘American Primeval’: How does the Netflix Brigham Young hold up to the real LDS prophet?
Audiences are devouring the grisly Netflix miniseries “ American Primeval ,” a work of historical fiction centered around the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre in which Mormon militiamen in southwestern Utah slaughtered nearly an entire wagon train of men, women and children.
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’ 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 to find reason to not engage with the hard facts of the past rather than face them.
‘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 ...
I Also Do This: ‘American Primeval’s Taylor Kitsch On Developing A Passion For Hunting Bears, Wolves & Other Wildlife Armed With A Camera
After bursting on the scene as Friday Night Lights ’ hellraising fullback Tim Riggins, Taylor Kitsch tried the fast lane to ...
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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How historically accurate is American Primeval? Details explored as the show faces criticism for the same
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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 ...
'American Primeval's Release Strategy Is Hurting the Show
The binge model is a perfect strategy to release shows that are easily digestible, allowing audiences to view a program in ...
‘American Primeval’ Dethroned In Netflix’s Top 10 List By A Hit Show
There are obvious dethronings that happen every so often in the Netflix top 10 list, and this time around, it was easy to see ...
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Andrew Garfield's Streaming Miniseries With 86% On RT Works Great As An American Primeval Prequel
American Primeval's fictional story has some connections to real-life events, ones that were explored further in this Andrew ...