Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

Overview

The life and crimes of Tony Alamo, who, together with his wife, became a born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelist and cult leader. It explores the cultural consequences of the Alamo empire and features rare archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also weaves together interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

February 27, 2019 60 min
Edith Opal Horn (later Susan) meets Bernie Lazar Hoffman (later Tony Alamo) in Hollywood, CA. They wed and form the Alamo Christian Foundation in 1969. After frequent criticism about its evangelical practices, it relocates to...
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

March 6, 2019 60 min
The Arkansas compound expands its evangelical membership and finances, creating an intricate web of lucrative businesses. Local and federal government tax officials take notice. Tony Alamo becomes tyrannical upon the death of Susan.
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

March 13, 2019 60 min
The membership of the Foundation begins to fracture as Tony's tyranny grows with his paranoia about the government cases. Tax troubles and membership defections create a fearful environment. Alamo goes fugitive.
Episode 4

S01E04 Episode 4

March 20, 2019 60 min
Fugitive Alamo is captured, imprisoned, but continues to run his empire. Former members try to extract family members remaining. Upon release, government services detect evidence of deeper than evangelical love of their leader by the...

Cast

Amanda Knox
Amanda Knox
Narrator (voice)
Noah Forrest
Tony Alamo
Amanda Dill
Susan Alamo
Sarah Elizabeth Jensen
Sarah Elizabeth Jensen
Amy
Lara Fox
Female Cult Member
Roger Hervas
SWAT Agent

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