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Episode 2

Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the witch hysteria of 1692. Three Sovereigns for Sarah is a powerful and moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft and offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue.

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Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 | 54m 32s | CC

Sarah recalls her sister Rebecca's trial and her incarceration. Soon after, the defiant Sarah is herself arrested for allegedly practicing witchcraft. As the slanderous accusations increase, so do the number of individuals confined to the crowded Salem jail.

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