People Magazine Investigates: Cults

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People Magazine explores shocking stories of ordinary people who, lured by promises of eternal life, get caught up in a terrifying web of abuse, deception, and manipulation. Explore the deeply disturbing world of cults through the eyes of survivors who managed to escape.

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Season 12018

7.617764h 12m

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Season 22019

7.614663h 30m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Theresa Croft Brenda

Nathalie Frederick Older Lisa

Jess Cagle Self

Roger Hervas Cult member

Samantha Wendorf Younger Julie

Anna Andersen Kristel Leonard

Shonnon Marshall Jim Jones Jr.

Dan Wakeford Self

Sly Augustus Yahweh ben Yahweh

Omrae Smith Ruby's Mother

Crew

Jason Bolicki

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