September Dawn (2007) Double-Sided, Original Rolled Poster 27x40

September Dawn is a 2007 historical drama that dramatizes the events surrounding the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857, in which a group of Mormon militiamen and Native American allies attacked a wagon train of emigrants in Utah Territory. The film intertwines a fictional love story between a young Mormon man and a settler woman with the buildup to the massacre, exploring themes of religious extremism, obedience, and moral conflict. Directed by Christopher Cain, the movie portrays the tragedy as a clash between blind faith and personal conscience, with a controversial lens on the role of Mormon leaders in the event. Despite its ambition to shed light on a dark chapter of American history, the film received mixed reviews for its historical accuracy and dramatic approach.