The Manson Murders
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This documentary dives into the murders committed by the Manson Family in July and August of 1969, including the brutal killing of Sharon Tate.
The Manson Family (known among its members as the Family) was a commune, gang, and cult led by criminal Charles Manson that was active in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.The group consisted of approximately 100 followers, who lived an unconventional lifestyle, frequently using psychoactive drugs including Benzedrine (amphetamine) and hallucinogens such as LSD. Most were young women from middle-class backgrounds, many of whom were attracted by hippie culture and communal living and then radicalized by Manson's teachings.
The Manson Family (known among its members as the Family) was a commune, gang, and cult led by criminal Charles Manson that was active in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.The group consisted of approximately 100 followers, who lived an unconventional lifestyle, frequently using psychoactive drugs including Benzedrine (amphetamine) and hallucinogens such as LSD. Most were young women from middle-class backgrounds, many of whom were attracted by hippie culture and communal living and then radicalized by Manson's teachings.