I read the Jon Krakauer book Under the Banner of Heaven a few years ago and found it fascinating. Basically followed 3 story lines: the beginning history of Mormonism, the history of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints (the Rules and Warren Jeffs sect, which was heavily in the news in the mid 2000s) and a specific murder case that occurred out there and involved the sect. It is interesting how one man, Joseph Smith, who most people would have thought was crazy with his visions, was able to cultivate what eventually became what I believe is the fastest growing religion in the world, despite it's many oddities. Haven't watched the Under the Banner of Heaven miniseries yet, but stars Andrew Garfield, and he is usually pretty good, so I suspect it will be interesting. Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey is a documentary on the FLDS and in particular, Rulon and Warren Jeffs. Man, you talk about some weird ish. It is amazing what teachings someone will follow. Anybody see either of these or read the book? The book really details the history of the church, including some very sordid events (the Mountain Meadows Massacre) which details the very violent beginnings of the religion.