Name: The Vow
Released: 2020-08-23T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Crime

Following the experiences of people deeply involved in the self-improvement group NXIVM, an organisation under siege with charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy brought against its highest members and founder Keith Raniere.

2020 · 55m

Director Jehane Noujaim, Karim Amer

EPISODE 1

The Science Of Joy

Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world; Bonnie Piesse, Mark's wife, tells him she is worried about the organisation and leader Keith Raniere.

45 min
EPISODE 2

Viscera

After seven years, Bonnie leaves NXIVM for Los Angeles and tries desperately to get through to Mark, who reassures her all is well; Mark remains loyal to Keith and NXIVM, but a series of phone calls begin to sow doubt within him.

45 min
EPISODE 3

At Cause

Sarah confides to Mark about DOS, a secret group involving "masters" and "slaves," and struggles in her relationships with NXIVM, her husband and her best friend; Sarah and Mark lament how many members they've recruited and question what to do next.

45 min
EPISODE 4

Building Character

Mark, Bonnie, Sarah and Nippy strategize with Catherine Oxenberg about how to get her daughter, India, out of DOS, even though she wants to stay; "Jane," India's close friend, describes the appeal of the organisation and why she left it all behind.

45 min
EPISODE 5

Class 1 Data

Catherine believes her daughter is in danger and wants her to come home; when she and the former members are unable to get the attention of the authorities, they approach the New York Times; Mark reflects on his time at NXIVM.

45 min
EPISODE 6

Honesty & Disclosure

Sarah, Mark and Nippy contact additional news outlets to provoke outrage and pressure law enforcement to pay attention; Barbara Bouchey, a former board member and early defector, reflects on her time in Keith's inner circle.

45 min