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202487 min7documentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Religious Institutions Spirituality

Leaving Jesus

202487 min7documentary

6.0/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A group of former Christian Fundamentalists gathers in San Francisco for a retreat to confront the emotional challenges of leaving their restrictive congregation.

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A group of former Christian Fundamentalists gathers in San Francisco for a retreat to confront the emotional challenges of leaving their restrictive congregation.

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Ellen Fiskedirector

Ellen Fiskewriter

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In San Francisco, former Christian Fundamentalists attend a retreat designed to address their emotional and psychological struggles after leaving their restrictive congregation. During the 87-minute documentary, participants share personal stories about their experiences as defectors. The retreat allows them to reflect on their beliefs and the challenges of redefining their identities outside a community that once shaped their lives. Directed by Ellen Fiske, "Leaving Jesus" captures their journeys toward healing and self-discovery.

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