Lifetime has announced plans to air a movie about NXIVM, a purported self-help group in New York, which has been called a cult and a pyramid scheme.
The film, which has a working title of NXIVM Cult: A Mothers Nightmare, will focus on the real-life story of Catherine Oxenberg, who fought to save her daughter, India, from the organization.
The news comes less than two weeks after the organizations founder, Keith Raniere, was found guilty on seven counts including sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy charges.
Twilight star Peter Facinelli has been cast as Raniere, while Sara Fletcher will star as his associate, Allison Mack, who is also known for her role in TV series, Smallville.
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