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Born in Synanon

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: December 12, 2023
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: Paramount+
  • Genres: Documentary
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Born in Synanon(2023)

Leaving a cult. Finding the truth.

TMDB Rating: 7.3 (3 votes)

Overview

One woman's journey to discover the truth about Synanon, the experimental community that turned into a full-blown cult.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

4 episodes • 2023

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Individual RealityDec 12, 20230.0
2The People-Raising BusinessDec 12, 20230.0
3Great Flip of the BoxDec 12, 20230.0
4End of UtopiaDec 12, 20230.0

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