The Cult Next Door (2017)
In 2013, three women emerged from a flat in Brixton. They had been held there for decades by Aravindan Balakrishnan, a revolutionary Maoist who controlled the women with brainwashing techniques and tales of a sinister, world-controlling machine he called 'Jackie'.
Director: Vanessa Engle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 26, 2017
Cast
- Aravindan Balakrishnan - cult leader
- Chanda Balakrishnan
- Yvonne Hall
- Aisha Wahab - Victim
- Peter Clement - Prosecutor
- Paul Flewers
- Rosie Morgan-Davies
- Josephine Herivel - Victim
- Rosie Morgan-Davies - Victim
Cinematography: Johann Perry
Editing: Paul Carlin
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
slavery, cult, woman director, maoism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cult Next Door about?
- In 2013, three women emerged from a flat in Brixton. They had been held there for decades by Aravindan Balakrishnan, a revolutionary Maoist who controlled the women with brainwashing techniques and tales of a sinister, world-controlling machine he called 'Jackie'.
- Who directed The Cult Next Door?
- The Cult Next Door was directed by Vanessa Engle.
- Who stars in The Cult Next Door?
- The Cult Next Door stars Aravindan Balakrishnan, Chanda Balakrishnan, Yvonne Hall, Aisha Wahab, Peter Clement, Paul Flewers.
- How long is The Cult Next Door?
- The Cult Next Door has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Cult Next Door?
- The Cult Next Door is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Cult Next Door produced?
- The Cult Next Door was produced in United Kingdom.