Deprogrammed
Originally released in 2015. Deprogrammed is a documentary film. directed by Mia Donovan.
Starring Ted Patrick, Mia Donovan, and Matthew Robinson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ted Patrick
as Self - Deprogrammer
Mia Donovan
as Self / Narrator (voice)
Matthew Robinson
as Self
Aaron Christ
as Self - The Christ Family
Steve Capellini
as Self - Former member of The Unification Church (Moonies)
Stephen A. Kent
as Self - Professor of New Religions
Jim Siegelman
as Self - Author
Flo Conway
as Self - Author
Cheryl Prokosh
as Self - Former member of The Christ Family
Kathy Crampton
as Self - Former member of the Love Family
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- EyeSteelFilm
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 con...
Who directed Deprogrammed?
Deprogrammed was directed by Mia Donovan.
How long is Deprogrammed?
Deprogrammed has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Deprogrammed released?
Deprogrammed was released on April 26, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deprogrammed?
The main cast of Deprogrammed includes Ted Patrick, Mia Donovan, Matthew Robinson, Aaron Christ, Steve Capellini.