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The Exit

The 1997 arrival of the Hale-Bopp comet spurs the group to prepare for their departure, though their plan to commit mass suicide goes undetected. After an anonymous 911 caller alerts the authorities, Heaven’s Gate, deemed the first "internet cult," becomes a media and pop culture phenomenon - but the suicides have a very different effect on those closest to them. Today, former members, loved ones, and experts reflect on the legacy of Heaven’s Gate, offering a chilling reminder that indoctrination can happen to anyone.

Release : December 03, 2020

Runtime Epiosde : 51 minutes

Rating : 7.20

Credits

Marshall Applewhite

Marshall Applewhite ( Marshall Applewhite )

Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)

Bonnie Nettles

Bonnie Nettles ( Bonnie Nettles )

Self - Co-Leader of Heaven’s Gate (archive footage)

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Sawyer ( Sawyer )

Self - Former Member

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Frank Lyford ( Frank Lyford )

Self - Former Member

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Benjamin Zeller ( Benjamin Zeller )

Self - Religious Studies Professor

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Janja Lalich ( Janja Lalich )

Self - Sociologist

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Robert Balch ( Robert Balch )

Self - Sociologist