The Synanon Fix: Did the Cure Become a Cult?

A War on Convention

S1 • E2

61 min

1080p

6.6

By the 1970s, Synanon boasts its own farm, a school, and multiple businesses, but Chuck’s utopian vision begins to crack. As members face more extreme edicts, including mandates to quit smoking, separate from their children, and shave their heads – many find themselves weighing the benefits and costs of the choices they’re forced to make.

Genre

Documentary

Country

United States

Release date

April 08, 2024

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