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Lifetime's 'Surviving My Father' Chronicles Rachel Jeffs' Escape

10/5/2025

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Summary

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Lifetime premieres Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story on October 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
Based on Rachel Jeffs' memoir Breaking Free, it recounts years of trauma under Warren Jeffs.
In 2014, Rachel orchestrated an escape to rescue her children.
Kaitlyn Bernard stars as Rachel Jeffs; Michael Eklund portrays Warren Jeffs; streaming via Philo and DirecTV.

History

Historical Context

Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, was convicted in 2011 for sexually assaulting minors, revealing systemic abuse within the sect. His daughter, Rachel Jeffs, escaped in 2014, highlighting the plight of victims. The 2025 premiere of "Surviving My Father" underscores ongoing societal interest in survivor narratives and the need for advocacy against such abuses.

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Story summary

Lifetime premieres Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story on October 4, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET.
Based on Rachel Jeffs' memoir Breaking Free, it recounts years of trauma under Warren Jeffs.
In 2014, Rachel orchestrated an escape to rescue her children.
Kaitlyn Bernard stars as Rachel Jeffs; Michael Eklund portrays Warren Jeffs; streaming via Philo and DirecTV.

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