People Magazine Investigates: Cults
People Magazine Investigates: Cults
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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

6.8 / 10
2018
2 seasons
12 episodes
CrimeDocumentary

People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. Explore the deeply disturbing world of cults through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape.

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  • Tony Alamo Ministries

    1.Tony Alamo Ministries

    04-06-201843m

    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 tu...

  • Jonestown Massacre

    2.Jonestown Massacre

    11-06-201843m

    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 q...

  • Word of Life

    3.Word of Life

    18-06-201843m

    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 foll...

  • Yahweh Nation

    4.Yahweh Nation

    25-06-201843m

    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 le...

  • Army of God

    5.Army of God

    02-07-201843m

    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 Gr...

  • The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

    6.The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

    09-07-201843m

    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...

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