Informative drama. Great depiction of an historical event. So sad the tragedy. Frightening to know this evil deed occurred.
Added 11/17/2009
The events portrayed were reminders that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. People seeking truth in religion fail to recognize that truth is in your own heart. The Mormon bible depicts those truths that only were true to one man, Joseph Smith, not mankind.
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Very good movie
Added 10/28/2009
My husband and I knew what this movie was about before we watched it, but I must say that we still weren't prepared for the deeply disturbing ending.
The movie was presented very well; adding the love story helps to draw you into the story. I thought the acting was excellent on all counts. The portrayal of the Mormon religion and its belief in "blood atonement" is quite accurate according to books I have read on Mormonism.
Most people are unaware of the violence associated with the Mormons' history.
The ending is upsetting to say the least - to see all those people murdered because of vengeance, fear & hatred is gut-wrenching and brings back the sorrow from 9/11/01.
When mankind acts on its own without divine influence - this is the result. The Bible tells us that we are born with sinful natures and the only remedy is to accept Jesus' sacrifice of love - His death on the cross. Without that - man sinks down into depravity & evil actions - that is exactly what happens & what is depicted in this movie.
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Excellent movie
Added 10/8/2009
This movie was a history lesson for me, as I do not remember ever hearing about this in school. It is a jawdropping sort of movie and you wonder how this could have possibly happened.
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Excellent Historical Perspective
Added 9/19/2009
This film offered an interesting, fact-based perspective on the westward expansion, as well as the inherent secretiveness of the Mormon cult. It was well researched and performed. Even if you're like my husband, a mere "cowboys and Indians" genre fan, you will find this film an interesting adventure, and you'll pick up a history lesson as well.
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Great movie. Though now that I live in Salt Lake City - it took me a while before I heard of it. I hope that it is getting more press/exposure outside of Utah. Important movie that should be seen.
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Informative drama. Great depiction of an historical event. So sad the tragedy. Frightening to know this evil deed occurred.
Added 11/17/2009
The events portrayed were reminders that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. People seeking truth in religion fail to recognize that truth is in your own heart. The Mormon bible depicts those truths that only were true to one man, Joseph Smith, not mankind.
1 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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Very good movie
Added 10/28/2009
My husband and I knew what this movie was about before we watched it, but I must say that we still weren't prepared for the deeply disturbing ending.
The movie was presented very well; adding the love story helps to draw you into the story. I thought the acting was excellent on all counts. The portrayal of the Mormon religion and its belief in "blood atonement" is quite accurate according to books I have read on Mormonism.
Most people are unaware of the violence associated with the Mormons' history.
The ending is upsetting to say the least - to see all those people murdered because of vengeance, fear & hatred is gut-wrenching and brings back the sorrow from 9/11/01.
When mankind acts on its own without divine influence - this is the result. The Bible tells us that we are born with sinful natures and the only remedy is to accept Jesus' sacrifice of love - His death on the cross. Without that - man sinks down into depravity & evil actions - that is exactly what happens & what is depicted in this movie.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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Excellent movie
Added 10/8/2009
This movie was a history lesson for me, as I do not remember ever hearing about this in school. It is a jawdropping sort of movie and you wonder how this could have possibly happened.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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