Join Us
"There are thousands of cults in America... This is the story of one."
Originally released in 2007. Join Us is a documentary film. directed by Ondi Timoner.
Synopsis
At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ondi Timoner focuses on one family in particular, who left the church with plans to file charges against Melz before eventually checking into a one-of-a-kind cult treatment center. Timoner's film follows their journey as they receive psychological help and then return home to confront their former pastor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Join Us about?
At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ond...
Who directed Join Us?
Join Us was directed by Ondi Timoner.
How long is Join Us?
Join Us has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Join Us released?
Join Us was released on March 1, 2007 in theaters.