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Season 1 – Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

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In 1969, Tony Alamo and his wife, Susan, founded the Alamo Christian Foundation in Los Angeles, beginning careers as born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelists. Attracting hippies and other discontented youth, the foundation soon evolved into a cult that is said to still be in operation. By avoiding law enforcement and maintaining a strict code of silence among followers, the Alamos gained immense power, becoming millionaires on the backs of their congregation. This four-episode docuseries shines a light on the Alamo empire through rarely-seen archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also features interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.

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Ben Dowell Times (UK) TV loves stories of cults for their shock value and the availability of wounded survivors to give honest testimonies, and in many ways the pattern here was familiar. Rated: 4/5 Apr 10, 2024 Full Review Dorothy Rabinowitz Wall Street Journal The detailed testimony of life under the authority of Tony and Susan Alamo, delivered by witnesses who had made their way out, rings with a terrible authenticity. Feb 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fenton Bailey

Executive Producer

Randy Barbato

Executive Producer

Elizabeth Fischer

Executive Producer

Leslie Mattingly

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 27, 2019 Episode 1 In the 1960s, preachers Tony and Susan Alamo recruit nomads to join their ministry; former members give insight into the cult's origins. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2019 Episode 2 Tony and Susan Alamo's grip on power is challenged as Susan becomes ill and law enforcement investigates allegations of labor violations and abuse. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2019 Episode 3 While on the run, Alamo orders those who remain loyal to him to leave the compound and take his wife's body with them while he tries to evade arrest. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 20, 2019 Episode 4 Out of prison, Tony Alamo begins to make young girls his "wives"; as the child abuse escalates, some ex-members urge the FBI to intervene. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Elizabeth Fischer, Leslie Mattingly
Network
SundanceTV
Rating
TV-14 (L|D)
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 27, 2019