Under the Banner of Heaven Explores Dark Side of Mormon Faith

The series, based on Jon Krakauer's book, delves into the brutal 1984 murders of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her daughter in Utah, sparking controversy and criticism from the Mormon church.

• The series is inspired by the true story of the 1984 murders of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her daughter, drawing from Jon Krakauer's book 'Under the Banner of Heaven'.
• Andrew Garfield stars as Detective Jeb Pyre, investigating the murders within the Mormon community, with his faith deeply challenged.
• The Mormon church has criticized the series for its portrayal of the faith as misogynistic, violent, and cult-like.
• Mormon fundamentalists Ron and Dan Lafferty, Brenda's brothers-in-law, committed the murders, claiming divine instruction.
• The series has been a passion project for screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who spent a decade adapting Krakauer's book for the screen.

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