How I Escaped My Cult
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.
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1.Tony Alamo Christian Academy
20-02-202543 minAs 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 do...
2.Angel's Landing
20-02-202543 minFor 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 C...
3.Word of Life
27-02-202543 minFor 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 de...
4.Nuwaubian Nation
06-03-202543 minLooking 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 cr...
5.The Pilgrims
13-03-202543 minAs 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 s...
6.La Luz Del Mundo
20-03-202543 minAs 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...
7.Yearning for Zion / FLDS
27-03-202543 minWhen 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. Escapi...
8.NXIVM / The Vow
03-04-202543 minA look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
9.The Bergholz Clan
10-04-202543 minJohnny flees when his cult turns into a violent gang.
10.The House of Yahweh
17-04-202543 minA look into insidious modern-day cults through the lens of members who endured trauma and investigations into the oppressive groups.
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