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Born in Synanon

Born in Synanon

Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.

Genres

Documentary

OverView

One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

05 June 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

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