New documentary to show inside Gloriavale
A new three-part documentary titled 'Devotion: The Gloriavale Story' explores the daily life and controversies of the isolated New Zealand religious commune. Filmmaker Dame Julie Christie gained rare access to the group, which has faced numerous abuse allegations and criminal convictions since 2017.
Why it matters
The documentary provides a rare, intimate look at a secretive community that has been the subject of significant legal and social scrutiny.
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The article presents the documentary's premise neutrally, balancing the filmmaker's goal of understanding the community with the reality of the group's criminal history.
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