Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
A thorough examination of the infamous UFO cult through the eyes of its former members and loved ones. What started in 1975 with the disappearance of 20 people from a small town in Oregon, ended in 1997 with the largest suicide on US soil and changed the face of modern New Age religion forever.
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Cast:Janja Lalich , Robert Balch , Benjamin Zeller , David Taylor , Frank Lyford , Terrie Nettles , Kelly Cooke , Reza Aslan , Steve Hassan , Leslie Light , Jason Bartel , Deb Simpson , Sawyer , Neely Bruce , Calvin Vine
S1.E1 ∙ The Awakening: 1975
Bonnie Nettles and Marshall Applewhite begin to recruit individuals interested in end-of-the-world Christianity, new age religion, and UFOs - but the disappearance of new members soon drives media attention and family concerns.
S1.E2 ∙ The Chrysalis
Bonnie and Marshall - "Ti" and "Do" enforce strict rules of no family communication. After Ti dies from cancer in 1985, a distraught Do briefly allows members to visit their families, When the members return, Do becomes more controlling.
S1.E3 ∙ The Second Harvest: 1991-1995
With the group's dwindling membership compounded by a failed attempt at recruitment, Do begins to plan their exit to the next level.
S1.E4 ∙ The Exit: 1996-1997
The arrival of the Hale-Bopp comet spurs the group to prepare for their departure, though their plan to commit mass suicide goes undetected. Former members, loved ones, and experts reflect on the legacy of Heaven's Gate.
