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Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 26, 2020
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: Epix
  • Genres: Documentary, Crime
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Helter Skelter: An American Myth(2020)

You think you know the story... you don't.

TMDB Rating: 6.7 (10 votes)

Overview

The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.

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6 episodes • 2020Avg: 1.0

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Charles Manson Is Your BrotherJul 26, 20200.0
2SeedAug 2, 20200.0
3Nobody Joins a CultAug 9, 20201.0
4Out of EdenAug 16, 20200.0
5Some Bad MistakesAug 23, 20200.0
6The Legend of Helter SkelterAug 30, 20200.0

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