The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.
Leed VanderWal, a 25-year-old Dutch tourist, craves bigger, better, and faster opportunities. However, his job at Windmill Island lacks these, until wealthy summer cottager Chrissy Trutt introduces him to the world.
