2021
50m

Summary Explores the world's most notorious and prolific cults Children of God, through the stories of three British women who escaped its clutches. View more details

Documentary

2021
50m

Children of the Cult

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Verity Carter Hope Bastine Celeste Jones

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 20, 2021

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Announcement Discovery+

Language : English

Production companies : Mentorn Media

Summary Explores the world's most notorious and prolific cults Children of God, through the stories of three British women who escaped its clutches. View more details

Documentary

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Aug 20, 2021

Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom

Official sites : Announcement Discovery+

Language : English

Production companies : Mentorn Media

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Episode 1 • Aug 20, 2021

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.

Episode 2 • Aug 20, 2021

For Grandpa

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

Episode 3 • Aug 20, 2021

Teen Rebels

It is 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.

Episode 4 • Aug 20, 2021

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.

Episode 5 • Aug 20, 2021

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.

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