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The Family: Inside the Manson Cult

The Family: Inside the Manson Cult

2009 · Documentary, Crime, History

This film looks back at the twisted world of hate, fear, sexual transgression and mind-control of one of the world's most notorious villain's, Charles Manson. He once had dreams of a Hollywood recording career. Fame was elusive, so he chose infamy. This is the story of how one man transformed a harmless group of hippies into a gang of brutal murderers. What evil lurked in this strange man's heart?

Directed by Neil Rawles · Written by Matthew Broughton

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