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Kim Coates Tackles Brigham Young's Dark Legacy
13 Sep
Summary
- Kim Coates portrays Brigham Young in 'American Primeval'.
- Series depicts the birth of the American West and its conflicts.
- The show's portrayal of Young has drawn criticism from some Latter-day Saints.
Actor Kim Coates, widely recognized for his role as Tig Trager in 'Sons of Anarchy,' has taken on a significant historical part in the 2019 Netflix series 'American Primeval.' This limited series, comprising six episodes, delves into the foundational period of the American West.
While 'American Primeval' largely fictionalizes its narratives with original characters, it also weaves in real historical events and figures. Coates portrays Brigham Young, a prominent early leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first governor of Utah Territory. Young was central to numerous conflicts involving settlers and Native American tribes.
In the series, Brigham Young serves as the primary antagonist, driving the plot towards the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a real historical atrocity that occurred during the Utah War. Despite the show's basis in historical evidence, its depiction of Young has faced criticism from some contemporary Latter-day Saints, sparking discussion about historical interpretation and representation.
