The Leader
In 1997, thirty-nine members of the American cult known as "Heaven's Gate" committed the largest mass suicide to ever take place on American soil. This is their story.
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Production Companies: Balcony 9 Productions, Cinemand, The Exchange, Entertainment 360, 4 Little Monsters
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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