Deprogrammed (2015)
Ted "Black Lightning" Patrick's practice of "deprogramming," also known as "reverse brainwashing," started in the early 1970s and quickly snowballed into a vast underground movement composed of concerned parents, ex-cultists-turned-deprogrammers and some sympathetic law-enforcers whose mission was to physically and mentally remove individuals from cults.
Director: Mia Donovan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 26, 2015
Cast
- Ted Patrick - Self - Deprogrammer
- Mia Donovan - Self / Narrator (voice)
- Matthew Robinson - Self
- Aaron Christ - Self - The Christ Family
- Steve Capellini - Self - Former member of The Unification Church (Moonies)
- Stephen A. Kent - Self - Professor of New Religions
- Jim Siegelman - Self - Author
- Flo Conway - Self - Author
- Cheryl Prokosh - Self - Former member of The Christ Family
- Kathy Crampton - Self - Former member of the Love Family
Screenplay
Music: Ramachandra Borcar
Cinematography: Mia Donovan, Nathan Truesdell
Editing: Hannele Halm
Production: EyeSteelFilm
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cult, brainwashing, woman director, moonie, cult deprogrammer, cultists
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deprogrammed about?
- Ted "Black Lightning" Patrick's practice of "deprogramming," also known as "reverse brainwashing," started in the early 1970s and quickly snowballed into a vast underground movement composed of concerned parents, ex-cultists-turned-deprogrammers and some sympathetic law-enforcers whose mission was to physically and mentally remove individuals from cults.
- Who directed Deprogrammed?
- Deprogrammed was directed by Mia Donovan.
- Who stars in Deprogrammed?
- Deprogrammed stars Ted Patrick, Mia Donovan, Matthew Robinson, Aaron Christ, Steve Capellini, Stephen A. Kent.
- How long is Deprogrammed?
- Deprogrammed has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Deprogrammed?
- Deprogrammed is a Documentary film.
- Where was Deprogrammed produced?
- Deprogrammed was produced in United States of America.