How to Become a Cult Leader

Synopsis

Look inside the cult leader's playbook for achieving unconditional love, endless devotion and the power to control people's minds, bodies, and souls. Disguised as a guidebook for capturing a devoted cult following, this docuseries takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the rise of six famed flock leaders.

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How to Become a Cult Leader streams on Netflix. See the full Netflix ranking · Overall Top 100

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