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People Magazine Investigates: Cults

Season 1 · 6 episodes · Jun 4, 2018

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    Episode 1

    Tony Alamo Ministries

    Jun 4, 2018

    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.

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    Episode 2

    Jonestown Massacre

    Jun 11, 2018

    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.

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    Episode 3

    Word of Life

    Jun 18, 2018

    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.

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    Episode 4

    Yahweh Nation

    Jun 25, 2018

    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.

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    Episode 5

    Army of God

    Jul 2, 2018

    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.

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    Episode 6

    The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors

    Jul 9, 2018

    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.