Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo

★ 7.3•2019•1 Seasons•ANIME

DocumentaryCrime

The life and crimes of Tony Alamo, who, together with his wife, became a born-again, fire-and-brimstone televangelist and cult leader. It explores the cultural consequences of the Alamo empire and features rare archival footage, including an exclusive videotaped deposition with Alamo himself. It also weaves together interviews with the FBI agent who took Alamo down as well as cult survivors who have never previously shared their stories.

Top Cast

Amanda Knox

Narrator (voice)

Noah Forrest

Tony Alamo

Amanda Dill

Susan Alamo

Sarah Elizabeth Jensen

Amy

Lara Fox

Female Cult Member

Roger Hervas

SWAT Agent

Episodes

Season:

1. Episode 1

60m

Edith Opal Horn (later Susan) meets Bernie Lazar Hoffman (later Tony Alamo) in Hollywood, CA. They wed and form the Alamo Christian Foundation in 1969. After frequent criticism about its evangelical practices, it relocates to Arkansas.

Aired: 2/27/2019

2. Episode 2

60m

The Arkansas compound expands its evangelical membership and finances, creating an intricate web of lucrative businesses. Local and federal government tax officials take notice. Tony Alamo becomes tyrannical upon the death of Susan.