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198349 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Moonchild

198349 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Real life deprogrammers and ex-Moonies reenact the experiences of one individual who left the Unification Church in this 49-minute docudrama.

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Real life deprogrammers and ex-Moonies reenact the experiences of one individual who left the Unification Church in this 49-minute docudrama.

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Anne Makepeacedirector

James Biermanwriter

Anne Makepeacewriter

Chris Carlsoncast

Gail Dartezcast

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A woman recounts her experience in the Unification Church, known as the Moonies, in the 1983 documentary Moonchild. Real life deprogrammers and former members reenact her story of joining and leaving the controversial group. The film presents the tactics used by cults and the struggles of individuals trying to escape their influence. Moonchild runs for 49 minutes and offers a personal perspective on a religious movement.

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