Lifetime’s ‘Surviving My Father’ Tells Chilling True Story of Polygamist Cult Leader (Exclusive Sneak Peek)
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In the latest “can’t believe it’s true” tale from Lifetime, Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story tells the real-life drama that the daughter of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs had to endure before she managed to escape her father’s abusive hold on her. Learn more about the movie, including a Parade exclusive sneak peek.
What is Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story about?
Rachel Jeffs (Kaitlyn Bernard), daughter of Warren Jeffs (Michael Eklund), the notorious leader of a polygamist sect with 80 wives, endured years of trauma from age 8 to 16. Subjected to her father’s manipulation and abuse, Rachel navigated a maze of twisted “purity tests” and psychological games. When she finally spoke out, she faced disbelief and further isolation.
Undeterred, Rachel orchestrated a daring escape from her heavily guarded confinement. In a display of extraordinary courage, she not only secured her own freedom but returned to rescue her children from the polygamous community she left behind. The film chronicles Rachel’s journey from victim to victor, showcasing the triumph of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable odds. Her story illuminates the hidden world of polygamist cults while celebrating one woman’s determination to reclaim her identity and rewrite her destiny.
Is Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the memoir, Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS Cult, and My Father, Warren Jeffs by Rachel Jeffs.
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