Featuring interviews with his followers, critics and Raël himself, this docuseries traces how a UFO-inspired religion spiraled into a controversial cult.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Claude Vorilhon , Nadine Gary , Georges Fenech , Brigitte Boisselier , Jean-Pierre Saulnier , Elias Argentiere , Damien Marsic , Philippe Levaux , Dominique Saint-Hilaire , Pierre Gary , Brigitte McCann , Jay Weaver , Christophe Dechavanne , Bernard Siegel , Nicole Bertrand , Yves Boni , Jean-Thierry Linard
In the '70s, after an alleged encounter with aliens called "the Elohim", Raël takes to the media to spread their message - and build loyal followers.
When Raël turns to his acolytes for funding, doubt begins to brew. Later, an explosive TV interview unearths suspicious sexual practices within the cult.
In America, Raël lobbies for human cloning with biochemist Brigitte Boisselier. The alleged birth of "Eve" in 2002 ignites legal and media scrutiny.
After a journalist infiltrates Eden and exposes his activities, Raël flees to Japan. As the cult continues to spread, a new messenger emerges in Africa.