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How I Escaped My Cult

How I Escaped My Cult

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Documentary

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Go inside insidious modern-day cults through the unique lens of members who endured unspeakable trauma and the shocking investigations into these oppressive groups. With detailed, firsthand accounts from former cult members, their loved ones, and the investigators who helped bring these tormentors to justice.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

06 September 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Tamron Hall

Tamron Hall

Narrator (voice)

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