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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

People Magazine Investigates: Cults
★ 7.0/10•2018•43m•TV-14•Crime•Documentary
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 4, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tony Alamo MinistriesE143m

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

Episode 2 - Jonestown MassacreE243m

Jonestown Massacre

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

Episode 3 - Word of LifeE343m

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

Episode 4 - Yahweh NationE443m

Yahweh Nation

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

Episode 5 - Army of GodE543m

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

Episode 6 - The Nuwaubian Nation of MoorsE643m

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

Actors

Theresa Croft

Theresa Croft

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