“‘American Primeval’ buried wrongheaded stereotypes even deeper into the public psyche and did little to bring understanding of the real American West,” writes Forrest Cuch in an op-ed.
Voices: I’m a Ute elder. ‘American Primeval’ furthers harmful stereotypes about American Indians, Utah and the West.| Feb. 15, 2025, 1:05 p.m.
It could have been possible to produce a series that included bloody fighting with equal amounts of intrigue and thrilling suspense, but also with keen attention to historical accuracy that truly educates and contributes to a better understanding of what really happened back then. When producers think they can substitute tribes and, is that they were not involved whatsoever. According to the Jakes, some of their men were hunting deer in the area and witnessed the slaughter.
As for the battle scenes in “American Primeval,” the rapid-fire arrows being shot throughout the first battle are pure fantasy. If Indian tribes had that kind of weaponry, the westward movement would have surely been prolonged. It would have sent not only the Mormon militia, but also Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston’s army, fleeing for their lives.
Worst of all, “American Primeval” buried wrongheaded stereotypes even deeper into the public psyche and did little to bring understanding of the real American West. To those interested in gaining a better understanding of American Indians, Utah and the West, I would recommend the following books:was born and raised on the Uintah and Ouray Ute Indian Reservation in northeastern Utah.
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