What really takes place in the controversial cult, Children of God?

For 18 years, Sylvia Padilla and her children lived within the controversial cult known as Children of God.

After Sylvia fled the group, allegations of sexual and financial exploitation were made. But this global organization denies the allegations and still flourishes to this day.

This gripping documentary about the Children of God cult on BBC Select explores its story to try and discover what really took place.

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