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(10 votes)

Ended

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

Acting

Charles Manson

Self (archive footage)

Charles Manson

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