Trust Me: The False Prophet
A cult expert infiltrates a polygamist sect to gather evidence against its self-proclaimed prophet.
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About the series
What it’s about
A cult expert and a filmmaker embed themselves in a polygamist sect led by a self-proclaimed prophet, aiming to expose his crimes.
What hooks you
Directors Rachel Dretzin and Jamila Ephron document the work of cult expert Christine Marie as she gathers evidence against Samuel Bateman. The series includes testimony from former FLDS members Moroni Johnson and Ladell Bistline Jr. To protect minors, the creators used AI to alter faces and voices, a process that took nine months.
Who it’s for
It will appeal to those who like true-crime investigations that unfold through firsthand testimony and hidden-camera tension. It will also suit viewers drawn to stories about closed communities and the abuse of religious power.
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2026
- Genre
- Documentary
- Age rating
- 16+
- MPAA
- TV-MA
- Status
- Off air
- World premiere
- Apr 8, 2026
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 307 votesCreative team
All 11- 01 Christine Marie plays herself
- 02 Tolga Katas plays himself
- 03 Samuel Bateman plays herself
- 04 Moroni Johnson FLDS Member, plays himself
- 05 Naomi Bistline Self
- 06 Ladell Bistline Jr. FLDS Member, plays herself
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07
Warren Jeffs
6th President of the FLDS, plays himself, archive footage
- 08 Esther Bistline FLDS Member, plays himself
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09
Julia Johnson
Mother to 5 of Sam's Wives, plays herself
Trivia
- The series creators used AI to digitally alter the faces and voices of minors to conceal their identities without using blurring. This process took nine months.
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Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
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2026
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2026
Trust Me: The False Prophet
2026