Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults

The Exit

E4    Dec 2, 2020    51m    TV-MA
The 1997 arrival of the Hale-Bopp comet spurs the group to prepare for their departure, though their plan to commit mass suicide goes undetected. After an anonymous 911 caller alerts the authorities, Heaven’s Gate, deemed the first "internet cult," becomes a media and pop culture phenomenon - but the suicides have a very different effect on those closest to them. Today, former members, loved ones, and experts reflect on the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, offering a chilling reminder that indoctrination can happen to anyone.
Cast of The Exit
  • Marshall ApplewhiteSelf - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
  • Bonnie NettlesSelf - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)
  • SawyerSelf - Former Member
  • Frank LyfordSelf - Former Member
  • Benjamin ZellerSelf - Religious Studies Professor
  • Janja LalichSelf - Sociologist
  • Robert BalchSelf - Sociologist
  • Kelly CookeSelf - Daughter of Members
  • Steve HassanSelf - Cult Exit Counselor
  • Jason BartelSelf - Former Member
  • Deb SimpsonSelf - Sister of Member
  • Terrie NettlesSelf - Daughter of Bonnie Lou (“Ti”)
  • David TaylorSelf - Sociologist
  • Calvin VineSelf - San Diego Medical Examiner
  • Nichelle NicholsSelf - Sister of Member (archive footage)
 
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