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Season 1 – Making Manson

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An explosive series offering unfiltered insights into America's most notorious killer, Charles Manson. Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family." Manson reveals the cruelty he suffered in reform school and the childhood experiences that made him who he was. Former "Family" members listen to the exclusive conversations and are taken back to the time when they "would do anything for Charlie." Manson recounts the early crimes that led to the murder spree in the summer of '69, laying out an explanation of loyalty and brotherhood that pushes against the accepted motive: his desire to incite Helter Skelter. In the final moments before his death, Manson reflects on his life in prison and shows rare tenderness for the man who spoke to him across the decades.
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Joel Keller Decider 11/20/2024
Making Manson is interesting because of the tapes of Manson talking more in-depth about his “family” and the crimes they committed than anything we’ve heard from him before. Even if not everything he’s saying is true... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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J. R @RT18689654 12/13/2024 MOVE ALONG, THERE IS NOTHING NEW HERE. We all know that Manson was a master manipulator, career criminal and murderer, and now this stupid documentary just proves that even after all of these years he's still manipulating to tell a story. Not the truth, but a STORY. Mr. John Michael Jones lets us know that he is sympathetic to this murderer several times in the piece, and somewhat implores us to view Manson in kinder ways. Nope. He was evil and nothing in this documentary is new or changes anything you might think of him. Furthermore, the creator and Mr. John Michael Jones admits up front that he only talks to Manson to get a signature for financial gain. However, he continues to record him in an effort to apparently scam US, the viewing public, into watching this documentary. SHAME ON PEACOCK for marketing this as new information and undoubtedly providing a monetary benefit to Mr. Jones. Maybe, focus on the victims and their families next time. See more Read all reviews
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Charles Manson

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Ivor Davis

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Gregg Jakobson

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Dianne Lake

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Max Welch

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Duane Jones

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 19, 2024 Young Manson Twenty years of unheard conversations reveal shocking details about Charles Manson's early years and the origins of "The Family"; Manson speaks openly about the music industry and the rejection that drove his return to criminal behavior. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2024 The Summer of '69 Exclusive conversations reveal new details about what led to the notorious crimes of 1969 as Manson gives his version of the motive; he describes the loyalty and brotherhood that led to his life imprisonment for murder. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 2024 The Manson Mask The exclusive conversations continue as Manson maintains his innocence in the murders and talks openly about the trial that changed the '60s; as he gets closer to death, he reveals more about his criminal past and reflects on a life spent in prison. Details

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Season Info

Director
Billie Mintz
Executive Producer
Duane Jones, Kate Maddigan, Max Welch, Tim Withers
Network
Peacock
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 19, 2024
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