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Sons of Perdition (2010)

Sons of Perdition poster
Directed by
Tyler Measom, Jennilyn Merten
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
6.7 of 10 from 15 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows teenagers who have been cast out by their families and community in a polygamist sect. It shows the difficult lives they face after being exiled.

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What happens

Sons of Perdition is a 2010 documentary film featuring a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of teenagers exiled from their families and community by Warren Jeffs, self-proclaimed prophet of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS Church). Sons of Perdition premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 24, 2010, having sold out at the box office within one hour from the time tickets went on sale. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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