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'
While historical fiction can be illuminating, this drama is dangerously misleading," the church wrote. "Brigham Young, a revered prophet and courageous pioneer, is, by any historical standard, egregiously mischaracterized as a villainous,
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.
Netflix's 'American Primeval' Comes Under Fire As LDS Church Issues Statement Calling It "inaccurate and harmful"
Netflix's American Primeval has stirred major controversy among religious institutions for its inaccurate depiction of historical events.
LDS Church unloads on ‘American Primeval,’ calls inaccuracies and stereotypes ‘dangerously misleading’
As for the attack, the church laments that the show, which the release does not name outright, “inaccurately portrays” the atrocity as “reflective of a whole faith group.” “The church has long acknowledged and condemned this horrific tragedy,
LDS Church calls Netflix series ‘dangerously misleading’
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a statement calling the recent streaming series "American Primeval" "dangerously misleading" and says it mischaracterizes LDS prophet Brigham Young.
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