Born in Synanon
“Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.”
One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.
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Seasons
1.Individual Reality
1.012-12-202358 minJoin Cassidy as she journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.
2.The People-Raising Business
1.012-12-202357 minSynanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born.
3.Great Flip of the Box
12-12-202358 minSynanon begins to look more like a cult. Chuck's wife dies and the organization's principles are abandoned. Sandra and Ed divorce, splitting up the family.
4.End of Utopia
12-12-202355 minSynanon begins to fall with a series of violent acts, tax issues, and a return to drinking. The Jonestown Massacre sways Sandy to escape with Cassidy.
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