Banking on Heaven goes way beyond anything I've seen on the news about polygamy in the U.S. This story tells about the inside workings and the real people in Colorado City, AZ, not just the sensational atrocities seen on TV. The filmmakers obviously went to great length & risk to tell all sides of the story. The main character, who has suffered and been betrayed by the cult's leader, Warren Jeffs (on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list). is a real heart-breaker.
The film points out the responsibility of lawmakers, fraudsters within the religion, and the Mormon church, which goes by the same scriptures as the polygamists, but refuses to help them. A must-see for anyone interested in cults and abuse.
The film points out the responsibility of lawmakers, fraudsters within the religion, and the Mormon church, which goes by the same scriptures as the polygamists, but refuses to help them. A must-see for anyone interested in cults and abuse.