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Wild Wild Country documents the establishment of Rajneeshpuram, a commune led by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his associate Ma Anand Sheela, in Wasco County, Oregon. The series explores the community’s development and subsequent conflicts with local authorities and residents. It premiered on Netflix in 2018 following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival.
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What is Wild Wild Country about?
Wild Wild Country is a Netflix documentary series about Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh's movement building Rajneeshpuram in Wasco County, Oregon. It focuses heavily on Ma Anand Sheela, local resistance, legal conflict, and the commune's escalating political tactics.
How many episodes does Wild Wild Country have?
The series has 6 episodes and premiered on Netflix in 2018. It was directed by Chapman Way and Maclain Way.
What real crime is covered in Wild Wild Country?
The documentary covers the 1984 salmonella attack in The Dalles, Oregon, which sickened hundreds of people. It is often described as one of the largest bioterror attacks in United States history.
Why is Ma Anand Sheela such a central figure in the series?
Sheela was Rajneesh's personal secretary and one of the main public faces of Rajneeshpuram. Her interviews give the series a direct link to the commune's leadership, conflicts with Oregon officials, and later criminal cases.
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