Deprogrammed is a documentary that explores the world of cults and the controversial process of deprogramming. Through interviews with former cult members, cult leaders, and deprogrammers, the film delves into the psychological manipulation and brainwashing tactics used by cults. It also examines the experiences of those who have managed to escape cults and regain control of their lives. With a focus on the stories of individuals involved in groups such as the Moonies and Hare Krishna, Deprogrammed sheds light on the dark side of cults and the efforts made to free people from their grip.
Winston arrives at NYU as a freshman, knowing he's gay and wondering where that fact will lead him. He falls hard for Tom, his temporary roommate who's soon to leave for L.A., and it's a big risk to express these feelings. Meanwhile, temptations and opportunities abound in the Village: sex in public toilets, uninhibited people at parties, and knowing Act-uppers. Plus, there are misinterpreted signals, like the ones Winston gets from a Moonie. With help from his hometown friend Anne, Winston keeps his equilibrium and finds the perfect place to meet someone: the Judy Garland rack at Tower Records.
Over a decade after leaving the religious cult that dominated her childhood, filmmaker Cara Jones grapples with her time in the Unification Church.
Follows three young couples as they travel to Korea to be blessed by their messiah, Reverend Moon, at one of the movement's controversial mass weddings
Real life deprogrammers and ex-Moonies reenact one person’s journey into and out of the Unification Church in this compelling docudrama. Moonchild is an eye-opening glimpse of a religious cult from an insider’s point of view.
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