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How I Escaped My Cult

How I Escaped My Cult
★ 7.0/10•2025•43m•TV-14•Documentary
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Go inside insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 20, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tony Alamo Christian AcademyE143m

Tony Alamo Christian Academy

As a teen in the Tony Alamo cult, Desiree becomes one of Alamo’s sex slaves. With investigators desperate for proof of his horrific crimes, Desiree holds the key to bringing him down. But first, she must survive a dangerous escape.

Feb 20, 2025

Episode 2 - Angel's LandingE243m

Angel's Landing

For Sara, Lou Castro is an angel with heavenly powers over life and death. But when a string of his devoted followers dies under mysterious circumstances, detectives must uncover Castro's shocking true identity while Sara plots her escape.

Feb 20, 2025

Episode 3 - Word of LifeE343m

Word of Life

For Kristel Leonard, the Word of Life dictates every aspect of her life. But when ruthless new pastor Tiffanie Irwin takes over, Kristel tries to leave her iron grip, leading to deadly and horrifying consequences for those closest to her.

Feb 27, 2025

Episode 4 - Nuwaubian NationE443m

Nuwaubian Nation

Looking for a better life, Habiybah's family joins a new Black-led cult, the Nuwaubian Nation. But when their narcissistic leader, Dwight York uses his powers to commit horrific crimes, she knows the only way out is to go deeper in.

Mar 6, 2025

Episode 5 - The PilgrimsE543m

The Pilgrims

As the oldest daughter of family-cult leader Papa Pilgrim, Elishaba is the primary target of his rage and lust. His torment escalates when the entire group moves to Alaska, where she must survive a bold escape through the frigid wilderness.

Mar 13, 2025

Episode 6 - La Luz Del MundoE643m

La Luz Del Mundo

As a devoted member of La Luz Del Mundo, Alethea obeys her apostle Samuel Flores, becoming his sex slave. But when other brave women reveal their own horrific abuses, it leads to a dramatic arrest, an intense trial, and a harrowing escape.

Mar 20, 2025

Episode 7 - Yearning for Zion / FLDSE743m

Yearning for Zion / FLDS

When Warren Jeffs is arrested for unspeakable crimes his son Wendell and 8th wife Vicky are caught between their sadistic cult and the investigators trying to bring it down. Escaping Warren's physical and mental hold is their only way out.

Mar 27, 2025

Episode 8 - NXIVM / The VowE843m

NXIVM / The Vow

A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

Apr 3, 2025

Episode 9 - The Bergholz ClanE943m

The Bergholz Clan

Johnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.

Apr 10, 2025

Episode 10 - The House of YahwehE1043m

The House of Yahweh

A look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.

Apr 17, 2025

Actors

Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

Narrator (voice)

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