Join Us (2007)

There are thousands of cults in America... This is the story of one.

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At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ondi Timoner focuses on one family in particular, who left the church with plans to file charges against Melz before eventually checking into a one-of-a-kind cult treatment center. Timoner's film follows their journey as they receive psychological help and then return home to confront their former pastor.

Director: Ondi Timoner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
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Screenplay

Music: Richie Kulchar
Cinematography: Ondi Timoner
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

child abuse, cult, religious cult, old testament, woman director

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Join Us about?
At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ondi Timoner focuses on one family in particular, who left the church with plans to file charges against Melz before eventually checking into a one-of-a-kind cult treatment center. Timoner's film follows their journey as they receive psychological help and then return home to confront their former pastor.
Who directed Join Us?
Join Us was directed by Ondi Timoner.
How long is Join Us?
Join Us has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Join Us?
Join Us is a Documentary film.