The dark and dangerous world of cults has long been a source of both fascination and fear. What attracts followers to cults and, more importantly, what makes them stay? In this special feature-length documentary, journey behind closed doors into a secret world where faith and devotion give way to desperation and despair. From the bizarre prophecies of Charles Manson to the desperate paranoia of Jim Jones, cult leaders draw followers into worlds of power, obsession, and sometimes death. Hear from parents who have lost their children to cults and travel back in time to examine how cults have been attracting devotees throughout history. Featuring archival footage and interviews with renowned scholars, survivors, and faithful adherents, CULTS: DANGEROUS DEVOTION is an eye-opening examination of a hidden world few people will ever see.
War looms in the background of this tragic story of true love. Takuji, son of a head fisherman, meets Kiyono, a young girl from a mountain village, and the two marry against the wishes of others, but then war breaks out…


From his musical debut at the age of four to his sudden, tragic death in 2009, Michael Jackson remained one of the world’s most successful, influential, and beloved pop stars. This unauthorized biography charts the singer’s eventful–and sometimes controversial–life and career through interviews with friends, family, and colleagues, delving into such topics as his charity work, his moving memorial service, and his permanent spot as a tabloid fixture.