Tribe of Joseph(2002)

The rise and fall of a survivalist, doomsday cult

Tribe of Joseph is a drama set in the rugged Pacific Northwest wilderness. The film follows a charismatic preacher convinced he's been divinely called to restore the Twelve Tribes of Jacob. He gathers followers he treats as his spiritual children, but his grip on reality—and his flock—begins to fracture. When the eldest of his kidnapped disciples starts to question his authority and methods, tensions escalate. The story explores the dangerous intersection of religious fervor, manipulation, and the struggle for freedom within an isolated community. Shot against the raw landscape of the Pacific Northwest, Tribe of Joseph examines how blind devotion can corrupt both leader and follower, and the courage it takes to break free from a charismatic tyrant's spell.