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Deliver Us From Ervil

In the 1940s, a group of Mormon dreamers started a town in the Mexican desert. But what began as a utopian vision quickly turned sour when the founding family’s son, Ervil LeBaron, struggled for contr... Read more

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Introducing Deliver Us From Ervil

Introducing Deliver Us From Ervil

In the 1940s, a group of Mormon dreamers started a town in the Mexican desert. But what began as a utopian vision quickl... Read more

20 Apr 2022

1min

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2: The Massacre in Los Molinos

2: The Massacre in Los Molinos

Ostracised from his family and his home, Ervil continues to build his cult from across the border in the US. When he sta... Read more

4 May 2022

42mins

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3: Welcome to the Family

3: Welcome to the Family

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4: The Hunt

4: The Hunt

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5: Rena’s Confession

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6: The Betrayal

6: The Betrayal

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7: Ervil Comes Home

7: Ervil Comes Home

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8: The Reign of Arthur

8: The Reign of Arthur

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9: Who Wears The Crown?

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