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Old 08-24-2007, 09:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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September Dawn Mormon massacre movie
What do you guys think about the new movie, "September Dawn" -- regarding the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre in the Utah Territory?

Has anybody seen it yet?

The film's director swears his research is sound, but I've seen/read information from several qualified historians who think he, at the very least, has greatly exaggerated Brigham Young's knowlege of/involvement in the events that led to a Mormon militia killing dozens of people.

The film's contention seems to be the massacre was more or less ordered and sanctioned by Young and the leadership of the Mormon Church -- but many historans seem to think that's not true -- an the massacre was more the result of misunderstandings and rouge elements acting on their own.


Anyway, was just wondering what thoughts you might have on this.


If at first you don’t succeed – try, try again and then quit. There’s no sense in making a damned fool of yourself. – W.C. Fields

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