| Description |
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital stereo., Region 1 encoding. |
| Cast |
Polly Walker, Luc Picard, Isabelle Blais, Pascale Montepetit, Isabelle Cyr, Julie La Rochelle, Justin Louis. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Serge Ladouceur ; editor, Michael Lee ; music composer, Frank Ilfman. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002. |
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Based on the book by Paul Kaihla and Ross Laver. |
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Aspect ratio 1.33:1 ; full screen. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R; for violence, disturbing images, sexual content and language. |
| Summary |
Based on a true story. Social worker Paula Jackson, visits a commune headed by a charismatic leader. The setting is idyllic and the leaders eight wives and children all seem content. Soon, Paula senses something is not right and begins to investigate. She discovers a dead child, sadistic rituals, and ruthless mental and physical abuses. |
| Note |
Special features: theatrical trailer. |
| Language |
In English; with optional Spanish subtitles. Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Social workers -- Drama.
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Wife abuse -- Drama.
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Communal living -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Zukerman, Bernard.
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Riis, Sharon, 1947-
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Azzopardi, Mario.
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Walker, Polly.
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Picard, Luc.
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Blais, Isabelle, 1975-
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Montepetit, Pascale.
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Cyr, Isabelle.
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La Rochelle, Julie.
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Louis, Justin, 1967-
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Ladouceur, Serge, 1952-
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Lee, Michael.
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Ilfman, Frank, 1970-
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Laver, Ross.
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Kaihla, Paul.
Savage messiah.
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Cinemavault Releasing (Firm)
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Muse Entertainment (Firm)
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Studio Eight Productions (Firm)
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Showcase Original (Firm)
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DEJ Production, Inc.
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| Music No. |
BBA-340D DEJ Productions |
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