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Children of the Cult

Children of the Cult

162021•6.5/10
DocumentaryCrime

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6.5/10(2)

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

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Production

Mentorn Media

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 21, 2021

Last Aired

August 21, 2021

Networks

discovery+

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Welcome to the Family
E1
Welcome to the Family
Air date: 2021-08-21
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.
For Grandpa
E2
For Grandpa
Air date: 2021-08-21
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.
Teen Rebels
E3
Teen Rebels
Air date: 2021-08-21
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.
Escaping the Family
E4
Escaping the Family
Air date: 2021-08-21
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.
Fighting Back
E5
Fighting Back
Air date: 2021-08-21
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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