Prisoner of the Prophet (2023)
Synopsis
Briell, the 65th wife of prophet Warren Jeffs, details her time living – and surviving – in the FLDS Church. Briell's story exposes the darkest secrets of the polygamist cult.
Network
discovery+
Episodes
The 65th Wife
Briell details her upbringing in the FLDS polygamist community and explains their way of life. At 18 years old, Briell becomes Warren Jeffs' 65th wife and learns that he is having relationships with his underage brides.
Blood Atonement
Briell recounts her time being imprisoned in a "House of Hiding," an FLDS compound in South Dakota where she was isolated, drugged and threatened by prophet Warren Jeffs, who was on the run from the FBI for being involved with his underage brides.
The Escape
Warren orders Briell to be moved back to Short Creek, and she is made a prisoner by her own family. Briell realizes this may be her last chance to escape the FLDS. During the Warren Jeffs trial in Texas, startling evidence is brought into court.
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Original Title
Prisoner of the Prophet
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
Everywoman Studios