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'''''Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults''''' is an American [[documentary]] miniseries revolving around the [[Heaven's Gate (religious group)|Heaven's Gate]] religious group and its leader [[Marshall Applewhite]]. It consists of 4 episodes and premiered on December 3, 2020, on [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/heavens-gate-cult-cults-hbo-max-trailer-documentary-1234600632/|title=‘Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults’ Trailer: HBO Max Documentary Examines Infamous UFO Cult|website=[[IndieWire]]|first=Tyler|last=Hersko|date=November 24, 2020|accessdate=November 27, 2020}}</ref>
'''''Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults''''' is an American [[documentary]] television miniseries revolving around the religious group [[Heaven's Gate (religious group)|Heaven's Gate]] and its leader [[Marshall Applewhite]]. It consists of four episodes and premiered on December 3, 2020, on [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/heavens-gate-cult-cults-hbo-max-trailer-documentary-1234600632/|title='Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Trailer: HBO Max Documentary Examines Infamous UFO Cult|website=[[IndieWire]]|first=Tyler|last=Hersko|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=November 27, 2020|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126213122/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/11/heavens-gate-cult-cults-hbo-max-trailer-documentary-1234600632/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
Told through the eyes of former members and loved ones of former members, the series follows Heaven's Gate and its leader Marshall Applewhite.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-max/heavens-gate/hbo-max-debuts-official-trailer-max-original-heavens-gate-cult-cults-premiering-dec-3|title=HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults," Premiering Dec. 3|website=[[WarnerMedia]]|date=November 24, 2020|accessdate=November 27, 2020}}</ref> The series included never before seen footage of the cult.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2020/11/24/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults-hbo-max-trailer-date-announcement/|title=HBO Max’s ‘Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults’ Gets a Trailer and Release Date|website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]|first=Kayla|last=Cobb|date=November 24, 2020|accessdate=November 27, 2020}}</ref>
Told through the eyes of former members and loved ones of former members, the series follows Heaven's Gate and its leader [[Marshall Applewhite]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-max/heavens-gate/hbo-max-debuts-official-trailer-max-original-heavens-gate-cult-cults-premiering-dec-3|title=HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," Premiering Dec. 3|website=[[WarnerMedia]]|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=November 27, 2020|archive-date=March 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309044019/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/hbo-max/heavens-gate/hbo-max-debuts-official-trailer-max-original-heavens-gate-cult-cults-premiering-dec-3|url-status=live}}</ref> The series included never before seen footage of the cult.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2020/11/24/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults-hbo-max-trailer-date-announcement/|title=HBO Max's 'Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Gets a Trailer and Release Date|website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]|first=Kayla|last=Cobb|date=November 24, 2020|access-date=November 27, 2020|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125011239/https://decider.com/2020/11/24/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults-hbo-max-trailer-date-announcement/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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|ShortSummary = Marshall Applewhite teaches his followers in [[Waldport, Oregon]] that the bodies of his followers can be transformed into perfected space aliens. This was called the "Next Level."
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Reza Aslan characterizes Heaven's Gate as a [[Millenarianism|millenarian]] group. ''[[Chariots of the Gods?]]'' had gained much publicity in the 1960s.

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==Production==
==Production==
In October 2019, it was announced [[HBO Max]] had greenlit a 4-part documentary series following the [[Heaven's Gate (religious group)|Heaven's Gate]] with Clay Tweel set to direct and executive produce with [[CNN|CNN Original Studios]] and [[Stitcher Radio|Stitcher]] set to produce the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/hbo-max-orders-heavens-gate-suicide-doc-alex-gibney-produced-series-on-fame-as-part-of-debut-cnn-slate-1202767874/|title=HBO Max Orders Heaven’s Gate Suicide Doc & Alex Gibney-Produced Series On Fame As Part Of Debut CNN Slate|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Peter|last=White|date=October 24, 2019|accessdate=November 27, 2020}}</ref>
In October 2019, it was announced [[HBO Max]] had greenlit a 4-part documentary series following the [[Heaven's Gate (religious group)|Heaven's Gate]] with Clay Tweel set to direct and executive produce with [[CNN|CNN Original Studios]] and [[Stitcher Radio|Stitcher]] set to produce the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/hbo-max-orders-heavens-gate-suicide-doc-alex-gibney-produced-series-on-fame-as-part-of-debut-cnn-slate-1202767874/|title=HBO Max Orders Heaven's Gate Suicide Doc & Alex Gibney-Produced Series On Fame As Part Of Debut CNN Slate|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Peter|last=White|date=October 24, 2019|access-date=November 27, 2020|archive-date=October 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028062816/https://deadline.com/2019/10/hbo-max-orders-heavens-gate-suicide-doc-alex-gibney-produced-series-on-fame-as-part-of-debut-cnn-slate-1202767874/|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 86%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heavens_gate_the_cult_of_cults/s01|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=December 6, 2020|archive-date=May 3, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503085512/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heavens_gate_the_cult_of_cults/s01|url-status=live}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the series has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/season-1|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=December 6, 2020|archive-date=December 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206175253/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/season-1|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Critical reception===
==See also==
*''[[Waco (miniseries)|Waco]]'' - 2018 [[miniseries]] about the 1993 [[Waco siege]] involving the [[Branch Davidians]] and their leader [[David Koresh]]
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On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the series holds an approval rating of 80% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/heavens_gate_the_cult_of_cults/s01|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=December 6, 2020}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the series has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/season-1|title=Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=December 6, 2020}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDB title|11210146}}
* {{IMDb title|11210146}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp_5pDOa-o0 Official trailer]


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Latest revision as of 20:21, 12 December 2024

Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults
GenreDocumentary
Directed byClay Tweel
Music byDavid Wingo
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Clay Tweel
  • Ross Dinerstein
  • Shannon Riggs
  • Amy Entelis
  • Lyle Gamm
  • Chris Bannon
  • Eric Spiegelman
  • Peter Clowney
  • Erik Diehn
ProducerMark McCune
Cinematography
  • Jeff Powers
  • Hilary Spera
Editors
  • Michelle M. Witten
  • James Leche
  • Giacomo Ambrosini
Running time49-52 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)

Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is an American documentary television miniseries revolving around the religious group Heaven's Gate and its leader Marshall Applewhite. It consists of four episodes and premiered on December 3, 2020, on HBO Max.[1]

Synopsis

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Told through the eyes of former members and loved ones of former members, the series follows Heaven's Gate and its leader Marshall Applewhite.[2] The series included never before seen footage of the cult.[3]

Episodes

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No.Title [4]Directed byOriginal air date [4]
1"The Awakening"Clay TweelDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)

Marshall Applewhite teaches his followers in Waldport, Oregon that the bodies of his followers can be transformed into perfected space aliens. This was called the "Next Level."

Reza Aslan characterizes Heaven's Gate as a millenarian group. Chariots of the Gods? had gained much publicity in the 1960s.
2"The Chrysalis"Clay TweelDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
3"The Second Harvest"Clay TweelDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
4"The Exit"Clay TweelDecember 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)

Production

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In October 2019, it was announced HBO Max had greenlit a 4-part documentary series following the Heaven's Gate with Clay Tweel set to direct and executive produce with CNN Original Studios and Stitcher set to produce the series.[5]

Reception

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 86%.[6] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 67 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hersko, Tyler (November 24, 2020). "'Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Trailer: HBO Max Documentary Examines Infamous UFO Cult". IndieWire. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  2. ^ "HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer for Max Original "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults," Premiering Dec. 3". WarnerMedia. November 24, 2020. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Cobb, Kayla (November 24, 2020). "HBO Max's 'Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults' Gets a Trailer and Release Date". Decider. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  5. ^ White, Peter (October 24, 2019). "HBO Max Orders Heaven's Gate Suicide Doc & Alex Gibney-Produced Series On Fame As Part Of Debut CNN Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  6. ^ "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults". Metacritic. Archived from the original on December 6, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
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