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Show nmemt 'September Dawn' mixes love, hate the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. To solve Film includes elements of historical accuracy, fictional romance Jonny Bonner Staff Writer and directed by Mormon couple namite, and Hess. Jared Jerusha I have been sacrificed in a cowardly, dastardly manner, Lee said after his excommunication by the LDS church and his conviction. In his autobiography, Lee said the attack was planned by the direct command of Brigham Young. Though the LDS church is not commenting about this particular depiction, as reported to www.lds.org, a full investigative report by author Richard E. Turley Jr., entided The Mountain Meadows Massacre, can be found online through the LDS churchs Ensign publication at lds.orgnewsroom. The article, from an experts perspective, admits Mormons played a hand in the massacre despite LDS church efforts to defend Brigham Young in the plight. The weight of historical evidence shows that Brigham Young did not authorize the massacre, said a Mormon spokeswoman to townhall.com. Veteran actor and Academy Award winner Jon Voight, playing central figure Jacob Samuelson, is certain Brigham Young was involved with events leading to the Mountain Meadows Massacre based on study for the movie. Movie researchers reportedly found a threat against interlopers in LDS church archives in which Young said, I will loose the Indians on them, and I will slit their throats from ear to ear, leading to the movies dialogue by Terence Stamp (Young), if any miserable scoundrel comes through our Zion, cut his throat. Many critics argue Hollywood has presented the film in an effort to derail the presidential campaign of Saint Mitt RomRepublican candidate and Latter-da- y ney. Director Cain has denied this, citing that he had no knowledge of Romney from the projects inception 2.5 years ago. September Dawn is playing at select venues throughout the valley, including the Regency Trolley Square Cinemas located inside the Trolley Square mall at 602 East 500 South. co-writ- ten Considered perhaps this years most religiously indifferent film, September Dawn opened Aug. 24 to the bewilderment of critics and curiosity of audiences alike. Filmmaker Christopher Cain attempts to weave historical events involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints and 120 massacred men, women and children, Sept. 11, 1857, at Mountain Meadows, 35 miles southwest of Cedar City, Utah, with a fictional love story. Cain, director of 1988s Young Guns and 1994s The Next Karate Kid, felt compelled to make the movie due to religious indifferences he feels exist today. The film depicts LDS church leader Brigham Young and the challenged notion he ordered the slaughter of a wagon train of men, women and children passing through the Utah territory. Historical accounts undeniably link the LDS church to an arrangement with the Paiute Indians to massacre travelers bound for California. However, the film becomes overloaded with a fictional romance between Jonathan Samuelson (Trent Ford), the son of Bishop Jacob Samuelson (Jon Voight), and Emily Hudson (Tamara Hope), the daughter of the wagon trains pastor. With two differing film genres presented, historic and romance, Cain fails to separate the emotions of the film. A viewer is simultaneously cheering for the of Samuelson and Hudson while preparing for an impending massacre. Of noted interest is the acting of John Gries as John D. Lee. Lee was the adopted son of Brigham Young who led the massacre and the only person punished for the slaughter killed by firing squad at Mountain Meadows 20 years following the tragedy. Gries played Uncle Rico in 2004s independent hit Napoleon Dy love-at-first-si- ght 2007 PuzzleJunction.com Fall music preview Concerts entertain, raise money Shanene Foster StaffWriter This semester, Westminsters student concerts have something to offer everyone: variety. Besides providing a variety of musical entertainment,, however, the concerts will also help send the Chamber Singers to the other side of the world. While Westminster students can attend these events free, there mil be a low admission price for other patrons to help raise money for the Chamber Singers, who have the opportunity to go sing in China for events leading up the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The first student concert of the semester will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13. Both the Chamber Singers and the Griffin Choms will provide an evening of choral classics from around the world. This concert, for example, will include French pieces. In the past, songs have been performed in Asian, European and African languages. The next concert presented will be the Jazz Ensemble Concert. Jazz, which made its way into American culture in the beginning of the twentieth century, will make its way on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Jazz is known for its improvisation, call and response and syncopation. Directing will be local saxophonist Greg Floor. Chris Quinn, Director of Choral Music, describes Greg Floor as The best saxophone player in Utah, if not in the whole West. Following the Jazz Ensemble Concert mil be the Chamber Orchestra and Flute Choir Concert presented on Monday, Dec. 3. Directing will be Brant Bayless and Sally Humphrey. This concert will include music ranging from years 1750 to 1810, also known as the Classical era. , , "The best saxophone player in Utah, if not in the whole West." Music Professor Chris Quinn directs a student performance in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall. VOLUME XLI: ISSUE 2 ' 10 photo courtesy of information Services Professor Chris Quinn Ending the semester and ringing in the holidays, Westminster students will perform holiday favorites on Dec. 7 and 8. Due to holiday concerts popularity, it will be performed two nights instead of one. The Chamber singers, Griffin Chorus, Westminster Ringers and solo performers will participate in this concert. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert ' ; Haii. - |