Netflix's gritty 'American Primeval' drama pulls no punches with a bone-chilling action sequence inspired by America's grim past.
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The harrowing scene drew inspiration from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre, a dark chapter in US history where Colorado militia attacked a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho encampment, killing over 150 native men, women, and children.
Director Lena Waithe worked closely with historical advisors to ensure the sequence's authenticity, down to the chilling use of howitzer artillery fire that was used in the actual attack, making it a tough but vital watch for viewers.