Prophet's Prey

Name: Prophet's Prey
Genre: Biography, History, Documentary
Released: September 18, 2015
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 77

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Showtime Networks | Release Date: September 18, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: When Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiasticallyWhen Warren Jeffs rose to Prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, he took control of a religion with a history of polygamous and underage marriage. In a short time, Warren managed to expand these practices and the power of his position in unprecedented ways. He bridged the gap between sister wives and ecclesiastically rape, befuddling the moral compass of his entire congregation. The film examines Warren Jeffs' life and shows how he became a worshipped and adored Prophet. Warren has a devout following numbering in the tens of thousands - many of whom would give their life at any moment with just one word from the Prophet. Despite a trail of abuse and ruined lives, Warren has maintained his grip on power.… Expand

Director: Amy Berg

Genre(s): Biography, History, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Justin Chang

Sep 14, 2015

Berg’s interviews with past members of the polygamy-practicing Mormon denomination make for damning testimony, but the lasting power of “Prey” is its grim insight into the mentality of the deceived, and its despairing recognition that spiritual and psychological bondage doesn’t end simply by putting a monster behind bars. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Oct 2, 2015

The movie finds what solace it can in giving voice to those who escaped this church's grasp. Read full review

The Playlist Kate Erbland

Sep 14, 2015

Prophet’s Prey is a skin-crawling chronicle of one of America’s biggest criminals and the community that allowed him to flourish. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Sep 18, 2015

Hopefully, Prophet’s Prey will give those women the power to escape and make their voices heard. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Oct 1, 2015

It’s hard to say what is most difficult to digest about Prophet’s Prey. Read full review

Noel Murray

Sep 30, 2015

The real story here, as in "Deliver Us From Evil" and "An Open Secret," is that so many people knew what was going on and still did nothing. Read full review

Anthony Kaufman

Sep 14, 2015

Prophet’s Prey is more effective at presenting the enigmatic figure of the Prophet himself. His drawling somnolent voice hovers over the movie like a menacing ghost. Read full review

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michaelbcosta

Aug 13, 2020

With so many falsehoods relating a bizarre cult leader to the actual Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ international religion (the one containing one of the most prolific charitable organizations on the planet), one would not be blamed for being confused about where actual factWith so many falsehoods relating a bizarre cult leader to the actual Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ international religion (the one containing one of the most prolific charitable organizations on the planet), one would not be blamed for being confused about where actual fact begins and where Mr. Cave’s exercise of quasi-creative writing ends.… Expand

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