Prophet's Prey

About Prophet's Prey

The documentary film 'Prophet's Prey' was released in 2015, directed by Amy Berg. The film dives into the intricacies of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church), led by Warren Jeffs. It is based on the book of the same name written by Sam Brower, a private detective who spent several years investigating the church. The film uncovers the appalling crimes committed by Jeffs, and his absconding which eventually led to his capture and life imprisonment.

Making / Production

'Prophet's Prey' is produced by Amy Berg, Katherine LeBlond and Steve Berger. It was screened in the U.S. Documentary Competition section at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary was also picked up for distribution by Showtime. Director Amy Berg took great risks in revealing the oppressive and illegal inner workings of the FLDS Church.

Actors

• Nick Cave as Narrator – Known for his distinct voice, Cave lent his voice to provide narration for the harrowing tales in Prophet's Prey.
• Warren Jeffs as himself – Through archival footage, Jeffs' horrific reign over FLDS is depicted in the film.
• Sam Brower as himself – The man who wrote the book, Brower features heavily in the documentary, talking about his investigative journey and discoveries.
• Joni Ernst as herself – The documentary also includes interviews with former members of the FLDS Church like Joni Ernst.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although Warren Jeffs is featured in the film, all his appearances are through existing footage since he was imprisoned for life in 2011.
• The director, Amy Berg, faced multiple threats and a lawsuit during the making of the film due to the sensitive content.

Awards

Unfortunately, 'Prophet's Prey' did not win any awards despite its bold subject and powerful depiction.

Quotes

• “He’s a sociopath that’s in power. He’s one of the most dangerous sociopaths in America.” - Sam Brower

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and score for 'Prophet's Prey' were composed by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Their somber and haunting tunes perfectly echo the dark atmosphere of the film.