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’ 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 this one coming. After two weeks of mostly being on top of Netflix’s Top 10 list, The Night Agent has returned for its second season and immediately planted itself at #1 on the chart.
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 ...
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 ...
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How historically accurate is American Primeval? Details explored as the show faces criticism for the same
The Netflix series American Primeval, directed by Peter Berg, is an American Frontier set in the 19th century and dramatizes ...
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" ...
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” 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’: How this Native American historian reconciles hard history with the storytelling of Hollywood
Historical fiction should not be a tool to justify modern biases or to create villains or heroes; it should challenge us to ...
The 10 Best Shows and Movies To Watch if You Love 'American Primeval'
We search for the best shows and movies to watch if you love Netflix's American Primeval, from Jeremiah Johnson to Damnation.
American Primeval fans told to watch 'gripping' drama that's 'True Detective meets American Beauty'
American Primeval fans have been told to watch a 'gripping' drama series that has been dubbed as a combination of 'True ...