Born in Synanon
An account of one woman's quest to learn the truth about Synanon, the experimental group that developed into a major cult.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Cassidy Arkin
S1.E1 ∙ Individual Reality
Cassidy journeys back to Synanon to learn its humble beginnings as a drug rehab, and discover what attracted her parents to give up everything.
S1.E2 ∙ The People-Raising Business
Synanon rockets into a multimillion-dollar business; the school is founded, separating children from their parents; Cassidy is born.
S1.E3 ∙ Great Flip of the Box
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.
S1.E4 ∙ End of Utopia
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.
