The Witnesses

The Witnesses

The Witnesses

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The Witnesses

2020- 2020

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

8.0(1 votes)

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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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