Secrets of Polygamy | |
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Genre |
Documentary True crime |
Directed by | Myles Reiff |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 4 |
Production | |
Cinematography | Igor Kosenko Christopher Mitchell |
Editor | Brandon Dumas |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | A&E |
Release | January 8, 2024 |
Secrets of Polygamy is an American documentary series on A&E, surrounding the subject of various Mormon fundamentalist groups that follow polygamy. [1] The series began airing on January 8, 2024. [2] [3] [4]
The series exposes the lives of people living in polygamous marriages within Mormon fundemantalist groups such as the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), the Kingston clan (or The Order) and the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB). [5] [6] [7]
No. [8] | Title | |
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1 | "The New Prophet Part 1" | |
FLDS leader
Warren Jeffs was sentenced to life in prison in 2011 for sexual crimes against minors, and his imprisonment has created a power vacuum that several new prophets have stepped in to try and fill. | ||
2 | "The New Prophet Part 2" | |
Despite his incarceration, Warren Jeffs continues to control the lives of his followers, issuing edicts that have linked to allegations of missing children within the church. | ||
3 | "Bleeding the Beast Part 1" | |
Members of the Kingston Clan, also known as The Order, have been convicted of incest, fraud and assault yet the group continues to thrive with a business empire estimated to be worth over a billion dollars. | ||
4 | "Bleeding the Beast Part 2" | |
With The Order being tipped off regarding the exercise of search warrants related to the churches illegal activities, the Utah government is called into question. | ||
5 | "Holy Bloodline" | |
The Order claims direct descent from
Jesus Christ, three former members share their knowledge | ||
6 | "Abuse of Power" | |
Lu Ann Kingston, founder of Hope After Polygamy meets with former members of The Order to discuss the abuse within the group. | ||
7 | "Indoctrination" | |
An exploration into
indoctrination being forced on the youth of The Order. | ||
8 | "Secret Militia" | |
The Priesthood Protection Team, an alleged group linked to the
Apostolic United Brethren is investigated | ||
9 | " The Lost Boys" | |
Stories of the young men who are exploited for labor, given limited education, and kicked out of their communities. | ||
10 | "Child Brides" | |
Despite Warren Jeffs incarceration, young girls within the FLDS are still in danger of forced marriages |