Helter Skelter: An American Myth

Helter Skelter: An American Myth

Helter Skelter: An American Myth

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Helter Skelter: An American Myth

"You think you know the story... you don't."

2020- 2020

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.7(11 votes)

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Documentary

Crime

Overview

The untold story behind cult leader Charles Manson and his followers' heinous crimes as told through interviews with former members, archival footage, and newly-unearthed images.

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MGM Television

Berlanti Productions

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2 videos

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1 member

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Charles Manson

Self (archive footage)

Charles Manson

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