Pray Away (2021)

Pray Away (2021) poster

In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.

Director: Kristine Stolakis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, Laura Karpman
Cinematography: Melissa Langer
Editing: Carla Gutierrez
Production: Blumhouse Productions, Lamplighter Films, Naked Edge Films, Cinereach, Chicken & Egg Films, Secret Sauce Media, Women Make Movies, Cinetic Media, Ryan Murphy Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

homophobia, guilt, lgbt, woman director, conversion therapy

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Kristine Stolakis
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pray Away about?
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Who directed Pray Away?
Pray Away was directed by Kristine Stolakis.
Who stars in Pray Away?
Pray Away stars Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider, John Paulk, Jeffrey McCall, Alan Chambers.
How long is Pray Away?
Pray Away has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Pray Away?
Pray Away is a Documentary film.
Where was Pray Away produced?
Pray Away was produced in United States of America.