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Cults

Why would 39 people from all walks of life believe that committing suicide would open the door to a "higher reality" among the stars? Why would a militant religious group set fire to their compound, contributing to the death of 75 of their own? In the tragic tales of the Heaven's Gate cult and the Branch Davidians, a window is opened to the enigmatic world of cults today. This video takes an unflinching look at these two cases through extensive CBS News footage and interviews with federal agents, law enforcement officials, and reporters. While cults have always been a part of American life, are they now more likely to go to extremes? See extensive footage of the raid on the Davidians' compound in Waco, Texas, and hear from former members of Heaven's Gate.

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  • "20th century with Mike Wallace"
  • "History's mysteries"
  • "Heaven's Gate and Branch Davidians"@en
  • "Heaven's Gate and Branch Davidians"

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  • "History of cults."
  • "Explores the beliefs and practices of different cults, some accepted into the mainstream of culture like the Mormons and Shakers, while other like the Branch Davidians in Waco and the Heaven's Gate cult that were not. Also examines the Dionysian revelers of Greece and the notorious Assassins from the ancient world."
  • "Why would 39 people from all walks of life believe that committing suicide would open the door to a "higher reality" among the stars? Why would a militant religious group set fire to their compound, contributing to the death of 75 of their own? In the tragic tales of the Heaven's Gate cult and the Branch Davidians, a window is opened to the enigmatic world of cults today. This video takes an unflinching look at these two cases through extensive CBS News footage and interviews with federal agents, law enforcement officials, and reporters. While cults have always been a part of American life, are they now more likely to go to extremes? See extensive footage of the raid on the Davidians' compound in Waco, Texas, and hear from former members of Heaven's Gate."@en
  • "In the tragic tales of the Heaven's Gate cult and the Branch Davidians, a window is opened to the enigmatic world of cults today. This video takes an unflinching look at these two cases through extensive CBS News footage and interviews with federal agents, law enforcement officials, and reporters. While cults have always been a part of American life, are they now more likely to go to extremes? See extensive footage of the raid on the Davidians' compound in Waco, Texas, and hear from former members of Heaven's Gate."
  • "From the Dionysian revels of ancient Greece to the tragedy of Heaven's Gate, this is an illuminating look at cults and their beliefs."@en
  • "From the Dionysian revels of ancient Greece to the tragedy of Heaven's Gate, this is an illuminating look at cults and their beliefs."
  • "Whether inspired by the visions of leaders who believe they have a pipeline to God, or invented as schemes by charlatans and frauds, CULTS have long occupied a unique place in society. In this thought-provoking documentary, explore the beliefs and practices of some of the most famed cults in history. Learn how throughout the ages, spiritual organizations have served as havens for people searching for meaning in their lives, and how nearly every religion, no matter how mainstream."@en

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  • "History"
  • "Nonfiction television programs"@en
  • "Documentary television programs"@en
  • "Documentary television programs"
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  • "Cults"@en
  • "Cults"
  • "Cults Heaven's Gate & Branch Davidians"@en
  • "Cults Heaven's Gate & Branch Davidians"

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