Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo
2019•1h 0m•7.3/10
DocumentaryCrime
Ratings
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7.3/10(3)
The life and crimes of Tony Alamo, who, together with his wife, became a born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelist and cult leader. It explores the cultural consequences of the Alamo empire and features rare archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also weaves together interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 27, 2019
Last Aired
March 20, 2019
Networks
SundanceTV
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-02-27
Edith Opal Horn (later Susan) meets Bernie Lazar Hoffman (later Tony Alamo) in Hollywood, CA. They wed and form the Alamo Christian Foundation in 1969. After frequent criticism about its evangelical practices, it relocates to Arkansas.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-03-06
The Arkansas compound expands its evangelical membership and finances, creating an intricate web of lucrative businesses. Local and federal government tax officials take notice. Tony Alamo becomes tyrannical upon the death of Susan.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2019-03-13
The membership of the Foundation begins to fracture as Tony's tyranny grows with his paranoia about the government cases. Tax troubles and membership defections create a fearful environment. Alamo goes fugitive.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2019-03-20
Fugitive Alamo is captured, imprisoned, but continues to run his empire. Former members try to extract family members remaining. Upon release, government services detect evidence of deeper than evangelical love of their leader by the female adult and child members.
Cast
Amanda Knox
Narrator (voice)
Noah Forrest
Tony Alamo
Amanda Dill
Susan Alamo
Sarah Elizabeth Jensen
Amy
Lara Fox
Female Cult Member
Roger Hervas
SWAT Agent
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