What are the key story phases in September Dawn?

The story of September Dawn progresses through these phases: Tensions on the Frontier, Love Amidst Zealotry, The Massacre Directive, Blood and Betrayal.

How does September Dawn end?

In the final act ("Blood and Betrayal"): Mormon forces execute the survivors in a brutal ambush. Jonathan escapes too late to save Emily, leading to her death and his profound disillusionment with the faith.

September Dawn (2007) — AI Story Visualization

Name: September Dawn
Genre: drama, history, western
Released: 2007
Rating: 5.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A tragic romance unfolds against the backdrop of religious fanaticism and the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Tensions on the Frontier

Love Amidst Zealotry

The Massacre Directive

Blood and Betrayal

A story set against the Mountain Meadows Massacre, the film is based upon the tragedy which occurred in Utah in 1857. A group of settlers, traveling on wagons, was murdered by the Mormons. All together, about 140 souls of men, women and children, were taken.

Directed by

Christopher Cain

Key Cast

Jon Voight — Jacob Samuelson
Tamara Hope — Emily Hudson
Trent Ford — Jonathan Samuelson
Lolita Davidovich — Nancy Dunlap
Dean Cain — Joseph Smith

Rating: 5.3/10 (50 votes)