Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal — Season 1, Episode 1: In Search of Truth
Documentary • 47 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
The origins of devout religious community, Gloriavale, are traced through founder Neville Cooper, who built a radical movement based on obedience, sacrifice and control. What began as faith hardened into a system shaping decades of crime and scandal
About Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal
For over 50 years, daily life in Gloriavale has been governed by rigid beliefs and hierarchies as men rule over their wives. When shocking allegations of sexual abuse and a cover-up threaten their way of life, former members speak out while others fiercely defend their way of life.