Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal

A sobering, quietly enraging look inside a closed community, where testimony and denial collide and the cost of belief becomes painfully clear.

Created by

Nicole Rittenmeyer

Genres

Documentary

Overview

For over 50 years, daily life in Gloriavale has been governed by rigid beliefs and hierarchies as men rule over their wives. When shocking allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up threaten their way of life, former members speak out while others fiercely defend their way of life.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, faith, isolation, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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