The Witnesses

8.0IMDb Score
Released:2020-02-08
Duration:43 min
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Production:Oxygen Media

Overview:

The two-night investigative special follows the stories of four former Jehovah’s Witnesses, as they recount details of the sexual abuse they endured during their time within the organization.

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