Children of the Cult

Name: Children of the Cult
Genre: Crime
Released: 2021-08-21

Network:discovery+

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Aired on Aug 21, 2021, 12:00 PM

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Description

It started as a Christian community in the 1960s, but the 'Children of God' soon became a notorious cult, rife with corruption, trafficking, and abuse. Three British women born into the cult tell the story of how they escaped and helped bring it to justice.

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 50 min
Premiered: August 21, 2021
Ended: August 21, 2021

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Episodes (1 Season · 5 Episodes)

Welcome to the Family

Hope, Celeste and Verity were born into a doomsday cult. These women recount their parents' stories of joining the cult and their devotion to their leader.Ă‚Â

Aug 21, 2021

48 min

For Grandpa

It's the 1980s, and cult founder David Berg communicates with his followers while on the run. Celeste, Hope and Verity suffer sexual and physical abuse.Ă‚Â

Aug 21, 2021

47 min

Teen Rebels

It's the early 1990s and authorities across the globe are closing in. Meanwhile, Verity decides she wants to leave the cult, but escaping won't be easy.Ă‚Â

Aug 21, 2021

50 min

Escaping the Family

Hope stages a dramatic escape from Prague and Celeste looks for a way out. But life on the outside proves tough, with many ex members spiralling into dark paths.

Aug 21, 2021

51 min

Fighting Back

Hope and Verity secure convictions against abusers from within the Children of God. And, Celeste receives an apology letter from her worst abuser.Ă‚Â Ă‚Â

Aug 21, 2021

53 min