| HBO Max | Season Premiere Date: December 3, 2020 |
Summary:
The four-part documentary series from Clay Tweel features interviews and footage of the cult led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles that resulted in the largest mass suicide in the United States.
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Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary
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Dec 3, 2020
Dec 3, 2020
It's a thoughtfully paced series, rich in original source material and striking watercolor animations in place of reenactments. ... Where "Heaven's Gate: Cult of Cults" falls a little short is in its explanation or exploration of Applegate and Nettles' appeal. As leaders, they lack any kind of discernable charisma.
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IndieWire
Dec 3, 2020
This latest documentary series to tap into the frenzy around sex and death cults, like the NXVIM-centered “The Vow” from earlier this year, is hardly as salacious as some of its predecessors. Viewers may bob in and out during the first few episodes, though it’s worth sticking out for the grand finale, as sickening as it is oddly poignant.
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Dec 2, 2020
By the end of the four hours, I felt some emotional connection to the cult members and their families and that was Tweel's primary intention, I'm guessing. Getting me to feel that this exploration was ultimately especially perceptive, though, is where Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults falls short.
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Dec 5, 2020
A pretty good series about one of the most documented doomsday cults. The director explores this concept with depth and purpose and by interviewing real members you get a real insider’s sense.
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Air Date: December 3, 2020
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