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,
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.
What is the American Primeval-LDS Church controversy about? Details explored
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LDS Church slams Netflix American Primeval as dangerously misleading in portrayal of Brigham Young
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has criticized a recently released Netflix series, calling it “dangerously misleading” and claiming it misrepresents LDS prophet Brigham Young.
LDS Church Condemns Netflix's 'American Primeval' as "Dangerously Misleading" in Its Portrayal of Brigham Young and Faith's History
Netflix's "American Primeval" has drawn criticism from the LDS Church for its portrayal of Brigham Young and historical events.
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.
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.
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