Born in Synanon

Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.

TV-MA2023•58m•5.8/10

Documentary

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5.8/10(4)

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

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Production

See It Now Studios, Stick Figure Productions

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 12, 2023

Last Aired

December 12, 2023

Networks

Paramount+

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Individual Reality

Air date: 2023-12-12

Join Cassidy as she journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.

The People-Raising Business

Air date: 2023-12-12

Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business. The school is founded, separating children from their parents. Cassidy is born.

Great Flip of the Box

Air date: 2023-12-12

Synanon begins to look more like a cult. Chuck's wife dies and the organization's principles are abandoned. Sandra and Ed divorce, splitting up the family.

End of Utopia

Air date: 2023-12-12

Synanon begins to fall with a series of violent acts, tax issues, and a return to drinking. The Jonestown Massacre sways Sandy to escape with Cassidy.