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Gloriavale: New Zealand's Secret Cult

2022 1h 30m Documentary List
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GLORIAVALE is an observational documentary examining the widespread abuse inside the infamous Gloriavale Christian Community cult and the institutional failures that have allowed it to continue. Exploring the secretive community through never before seen home video footage, the filmmakers follow the Ready family as they mount a ground-breaking legal case against the cult's powerful leaders. Long associated with allegations of sexual and physical abuse, human rights violations and fraud, the true extent of Gloriavale's crimes and the cruelty of its leaders is exposed as the Ready family risk losing their home, their community and those they love for a chance to bring positive change to Gloriavale.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald This thoughtful and intimate account of just what it’s cost them to get this far is a fascinating and well-deserved tribute. Rated: 4/5 Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Sam Machkovech The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Despite the filmmakers' best efforts and gorgeous cinematography, the resulting film is still quite brutal. May 15, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz This enlightening, heartrending, rage-inducing documentary follows former members as they battle for justice -- and reform -- from the outside. Rated: 4/5 Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Tom Augustine New Zealand Herald It's a fast-moving but well-paced work, thrumming with urgency and blessed with remarkable access. Rated: 4/5 Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis GLORIAVALE is an observational documentary examining the widespread abuse inside the infamous Gloriavale Christian Community cult and the institutional failures that have allowed it to continue. Exploring the secretive community through never before seen home video footage, the filmmakers follow the Ready family as they mount a ground-breaking legal case against the cult's powerful leaders. Long associated with allegations of sexual and physical abuse, human rights violations and fraud, the true extent of Gloriavale's crimes and the cruelty of its leaders is exposed as the Ready family risk losing their home, their community and those they love for a chance to bring positive change to Gloriavale.
Director
Fergus Grady, Noel Smyth
Producer
Noel Smyth, Fergus Grady
Screenwriter
Noel Smyth
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m