Deprogrammed(2015)
Deprogrammed Synopsis
Ted "Black Lightning" Patrick's practice of "deprogramming," also known as "reverse brainwashing," started in the early 1970s and quickly snowballed into a vast underground movement composed of concerned parents, ex-cultists-turned-deprogrammers and some sympathetic law-enforcers whose mission was to physically and mentally remove individuals from cults.
Deprogrammed (2015) is a documentary film directed by Mia Donovan, released on April 26, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ted Patrick, Mia Donovan, Matthew Robinson and Aaron Christ. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Mia Donovan
- Writers:
- Mia Donovan
- Producers:
- Bob Moore
- Cinematographer:
- Mia Donovan
- Composer:
- Ramachandra Borcar
- Production:
- EyeSteelFilm
- Status:
- Released
Deprogrammed (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Deprogrammed before you stream it.
Deprogrammed Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ted Patrick
Ted Patrick
as Self - Deprogrammer
Mia Donovan
as Self / Narrator (voice)
- Matthew Robinson
Matthew Robinson
as Self
- Aaron Christ
Aaron Christ
as Self - The Christ Family
- Steve Capellini
Steve Capellini
as Self - Former member of The Unification Church (Moonies)
- Stephen A. Kent
Stephen A. Kent
as Self - Professor of New Religions
- Jim Siegelman
Jim Siegelman
as Self - Author
- Flo Conway
Flo Conway
as Self - Author
- Cheryl Prokosh
Cheryl Prokosh
as Self - Former member of The Christ Family
- Kathy Crampton
Kathy Crampton
as Self - Former member of the Love Family
- Rick Alan Ross
Rick Alan Ross
as Self - Deprogrammer/Cult Expert
- Dan Eyink
Dan Eyink
as Self - Rudrananda Ashram
Key crew
Directed by Mia Donovan, written by Mia Donovan, produced by Bob Moore.
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Deprogrammed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 21 ratings.
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Deprogrammed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deprogrammed online?
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Deprogrammed (2015) is available to stream on JustWatch TV Plus, fuboTV and OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Deprogrammed?
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The main cast of Deprogrammed (2015) includes Ted Patrick, Mia Donovan, Matthew Robinson, Aaron Christ and Steve Capellini. The film was directed by Mia Donovan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deprogrammed released?
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Deprogrammed was released on April 26, 2015 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Deprogrammed worth watching?
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Deprogrammed (2015) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Deprogrammed?
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Yes. The official Deprogrammed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.