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2015101 minTV-14documentary

7.4/ 10(46 ratings)• TMDB

Prophet's Prey

2015101 minTV-14documentary

7.4/ 10(46 ratings)• TMDB

Warren Jeffs, president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is serving a life sentence for the sexual assault of minors.

“By the disgrace of God...”

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Crime,

Religion

Director

Amy J. Berg

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Synopsis

Warren Jeffs, president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, is serving a life sentence for the sexual assault of minors.

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Warren Jeffs, president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, leads a life sentence in a Texas prison for the sexual assault of minors. Directed by Amy J. Berg, *Prophet's Prey* examines Jeffs' authoritarian control over the church and the abuses that occurred under his leadership. The film features insights from Sam Brower and Jon Krakauer, who played significant roles in Jeffs' capture. It includes interviews and archival footage that reveal the oppressive environment faced by church members. The documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2015.

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Meet Warren Jeffs, the notorious church leader.
See the role of Sam Brower in Jeffs' capture.
Find out how Jeffs runs his church from prison.

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Warren Jeffs is serving a life sentence for the rape of young girls.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2015.
Prophet's Prey holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 27 reviews.
The film was released in a limited release on September 18, 2015.

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Who directed the documentary Prophet's Prey?

Amy J. Berg directed and wrote the documentary Prophet's Prey.

What is Warren Jeffs serving a life sentence for?

Warren Jeffs is serving a life sentence for the rape of young girls.

When was Prophet's Prey released on Showtime?

Prophet's Prey was broadcast on Showtime on October 10, 2015.

Awards & Festivals

Writers Guild of America Awards

2015 • Official selection

AFI Docs

2015 • Official selection

Sundance Film Festival

2015 • Official selection

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