The Way Down
This 5-episode miniseries examines how a controversial Christian weight-loss program and church movement rose to fame and influence. It looks at how its founder became a diet guru and leader, and how that path unfolded within the community.
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Season 1
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E1
The Kingdom
A deadly plane crash draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship, a Christian-diet-program-turned-church, and its infamous leader, Gwen Shamblin Lara.
Sep 30, 2021 · 47m -
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A Family Affair
Gwen’s divorce and prompt remarriage to struggling actor/musician Joe Lara raise questions about the odd couple’s checkered past – and the church’s finances.
Sep 30, 2021 · 47m -
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E3
Seen But Not Heard
When two Remnant members are charged with murder, Gwen rallies her congregation to defend against claims of abuse. As former church members recount their chilling experiences, another tragedy threatens to upend the future of the church.
Sep 30, 2021 · 55m -
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Revelations
After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader’s complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.
Apr 28, 2022 -
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E5
The Way Forward
As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.
Apr 28, 2022
