Pray Away(2021)
Pray Away Synopsis
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Pray Away (2021) is a documentary film directed by Kristine Stolakis, released on June 16, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider and John Paulk. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Kristine Stolakis
- Producers:
- Kristine Stolakis, Jessica Devaney, Anya Rous
- Cinematographer:
- Melissa Langer
- Composer:
- Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
- Production:
- Lamplighter Films, Naked Edge Films, Cinereach, Chicken & Egg Films, Secret Sauce Media, Women Make Movies, Cinetic Media, Ryan Murphy Television, Blumhouse Television
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Kristine Stolakis, produced by Kristine Stolakis, Jessica Devaney and Anya Rous.
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Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 106 ratings.
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Pray Away – Frequently Asked Questions
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Pray Away (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pray Away?
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The main cast of Pray Away (2021) includes Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider, John Paulk and Jeffrey McCall. The film was directed by Kristine Stolakis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pray Away released?
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Pray Away was released on June 16, 2021 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Pray Away worth watching?
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Pray Away (2021) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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