People Magazine Investigates: Cults - Season 1

People Magazine Investigates: Cults - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes6
DatesJun 4, 2018 - Jul 9, 2018
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Episodes

Tony Alamo Ministries
Season 1Episode 160 min

Tony Alamo Ministries

Initially the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers including taking multiple child brides.

Jun 4, 2018
Jonestown
Season 1Episode 260 min

Jonestown

In the late 50's Jim Jones founded the People's Temple focused on helping those in need. By 1975 he was setting up what was supposed to be a utopia known as Jonestown. But utopia quickly turned into a hell as he spiraled deeper into his own paranoia.

Jun 11, 2018
Word of Life
Season 1Episode 360 min

Word of Life

The Word of Life Church, starts as a small bible study group led by Pastor Jerry Irwin. After his death, his daughter Tiffanie gains control and makes life hell for the church followers, leading to the brutal death of a teenaged boy.

Jun 18, 2018
Nation of Yahweh
Season 1Episode 460 min

Nation of Yahweh

Yahweh ben Yahweh is a respected religious leader in the 1980s, but behind the facade, he rules his followers with terror and violence. One survivor shares the story of this cult leader whose ruthless tactics ruin hundreds of lives and leaves 14 dead.

Jun 25, 2018
Army of God
Season 1Episode 560 min

Army of God

Deborah & Jim Green believe they're Generals in a holy army for God, for more than 30 years their harsh rule has destroyed families and ruined lives. Cult survivors tell how the Greens transformed from charismatic hippies into militant cult leaders.

Jul 2, 2018
The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors
Season 1Episode 660 min

The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation when looking for answers to life's big questions while Niki is brought in as a child. Both become disillusioned as they learn the truth about York.

Jul 9, 2018

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