Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-abuse" theme.

Timbuktu is a drama film that takes place in the desert town of Timbuktu, Mali. The film explores the lives of the local residents who struggle with oppression and religious extremism imposed on them by Islamic fundamentalists. It delves into themes of religious conflict, abuse of power, and the clash of cultural values. The story follows various characters as they navigate through the challenges of living under strict Sharia law and the religious violence that ensues. The plot also touches upon topics such as civil war, religious prejudice, and forbidden forms of expression.

In 18th-century France, a young woman joins a convent seeking solace but instead finds herself subjected to religious abuse and sadistic cruelty. She must navigate the oppressive and manipulative atmosphere of the convent, facing rejection from her mother, a mother superior who takes pleasure in humiliation, and a malevolent nun who holds power over the entire convent. As she struggles with her own religious beliefs and the torment inflicted upon her, she uncovers dark secrets and fights to maintain her sanity and assert her rights as a woman.

In 'The Curse', a farm is cursed after a meteorite falls on it, causing religious fanaticism and mutagenic effects on the crops and animals. The family living on the farm must deal with the consequences, including violence, contamination, and the endangerment of their child.

Freeway is a disturbing crime thriller based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of a deeply disturbed person and a religious fanatic who engage in a series of disturbing crimes. The movie explores themes of religious fundamentalism, religious punishment, and religious insanity. It also touches on topics like serial killers, talk radio, and abusive religious practices. Overall, Freeway is a dark and unsettling film that delves into the depths of human depravity.

In the summer of 2005 a 16yo Memphis, TN wrote on his MySpace blog about his parents sending him to a "Fundamentalist Christian" program that strives to turn gay teens straight. This documentary follows the inspirational story of this teens local community standing up for their friend with daily protests at the facility in what would become an international news story. The documentary features several former clients of the organization who tell their personal stories about the time they spent within the programs walls.

Kidnapped for Christ is a documentary that exposes the dark reality of religious abuse and hypocrisy, focusing on the stories of young individuals who were sent to evangelical reform schools in the Dominican Republic. The film delves into the disturbing tactics used by these institutions and highlights the struggles faced by the victims as they try to escape and seek justice.

God Loves Uganda is a documentary that explores the role played by American evangelical missionaries in the spread of anti-gay sentiments and legislation in Uganda. The film examines the impact of these missionaries on the country's LGBTQ+ community and the dangerous consequences of their efforts.

"Join Us" follows four families as they leave a controlling and abusive church in South Carolina and come to realize that they have been members of a cult. The film documents them intimately as they enter the only accredited live-in cult treatment facility in the world. At Wellspring, they learn how they were brainwashed to give up control of their lives to the Pastor and his wife, allowing their children to undergo severe abuse to make heaven. As they emerge from the safety of the treatment facility, the ex-cult members return to their homes to bring the Pastor to justice and struggle to build normal lives. The film also gives voice to the cult leader and his wife, as they struggle to cope with the betrayal of their church family and rebuild their congregation.