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Season 1 – Cults and Extreme Belief

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Emmy-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas fronts this documentary series that relies on her extensive background in investigative reporting. The former "20/20" newsmagazine co-anchor takes an unfiltered look at the often unseen stories of people and events in society that have a profound impact. Joined by former members of controversial organizations, Vargas uncovers how these sects prey upon desperate people to alter their belief systems. Each episode examines a group such as NXIVM, an organization that sells "self-help" seminars, through the eyes of past members and gets perspective from believers and leaders who are still active within it.
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Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 06/05/2018
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Mildly sensational docu series offers disturbing details. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Elizabeth Vargas

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Episode 1 Aired May 28, 2018 NXIVM A former recruiter for multilevel marketing self-help group NXIVM, Sarah Edmondson exposes the organization as a destructive sex cult in October 2017 and works to support the criminal prosecution of the cult's leader, Keith Raniere. Details Episode 2 Aired May 29, 2018 Jehovah's Witnesses Former Jehovah's Witness Romy Maple, a survivor of child sexual abuse, embarks on a journey to uncover why her pleas for justice were systematically ignored by top members of the organization. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 5, 2018 Children of God Amy Bril recounts her childhood growing up in the Children of God, a group notorious for pedophilia and religious prostitution; Amy and others born and raised in the group band together to address a suicide epidemic among fellow survivors. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 12, 2018 U.N.O.I. Forced into child labor, physical abuse and squalid living conditions while growing up in the United Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad seeks justice for himself and the other children abused by UNOI and the teachings of its leader, Royall Jenkins. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 19, 2018 World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Former "Moonie" Teddy Hose attempts to alert the public to a gun-obsessed Unification Church offshoot known as the Sanctuary Church of Newfoundland, Penn., which preaches an extreme gospel and guns at the center of worship. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 26, 2018 Twelve Tribes Despite their hippie persona and rustic community businesses, the Twelve Tribes stand accused of abusing children and subjugating women; disconnected from her family, ex-member Samie Brosseau works to expose the organization's abusive practices. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 3, 2018 FLDS Many believed that when Warren Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison for child sexual assault, the problems within the FLDS community would be solved; instead, devoted followers are forced to fend for themselves in a world they were taught to fear. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 15, 2018 The Survivors Speak Former members of different groups meet to discuss their shared experiences with Elizabeth Vargas. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 22, 2018 The Survivors Speak Former members of different groups meet to discuss their shared experiences with Elizabeth Vargas. Details

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Season Info

Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|V)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 28, 2018