Cults and Extreme Belief
Documentary
7.2
7.21 Season
9 Episodes
May 28, 2018
Overview
Elizabeth Vargas, alongside former members of controversial organizations, goes on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people's desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside.
Created by
Elizabeth Vargas
Network
Planète+ Crime Investigation, A&E, PLANÈTE+
Seasons
Cast
Elizabeth Vargas
Herself
T
Teddy Hose
Himself
S
Stephen Kent
Himself
S
Samie Brosseau
Herself
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