TV series
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
Overview
In interviews and rare home video footage, ex-FLDS members share the truth about their isolated community — and the events that pushed them to leave.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-06-08
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 4 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Ark Media, Participant
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Warren Jeffs as Self (archive footage)
Creators and crew
- Rachel Dretzin - Executive Producer
- Alison Dammann - Executive Producer
- Miura Kite - Executive Producer
- Zachary Herrmann - Executive Producer
- Diane Weyermann - Executive Producer
- Jeff Skoll - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Part One
Rulon Jeffs’ family members and ex-wives discuss life in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the role of polygamy.
Episode 2: Part Two
Warren Jeffs tightens his grip on all aspects of FLDS life in Short Creek, Arizona. A private investigator and a TV journalist raise concerns.
Episode 3: Part Three
The church expels prominent men, expands surveillance and constructs a massive temple on a Texas ranch. Witness testimony helps the investigation.
Episode 4: Part Four
Despite the arrest, Warren maintains control over the church. Child Protective Services removes children from the ranch, causing a media frenzy.
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