Born in Synanon
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Directed byGeeta Gandbhir
Music byLaura Heinzinger
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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| Directed by | Geeta Gandbhir |
| Music by | Laura Heinzinger |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Running time | 55-58 minutes |
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| Network | Paramount+ |
| Release | December 12, 2023 |
Born in Synanon is an American documentary series directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir. It follows Cassidy Arkin as she searches to learn the truth about Synanon, a group which developed into a cult.
It premiered on December 12, 2023, on Paramount+.[1]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Individual Reality" | Geeta Gandbhir | December 12, 2023 |
| 2 | "The People-Raising Business" | Geeta Gandbhir | December 12, 2023 |
| 3 | "Great Flip of the Box" | Geeta Gandbhir | December 12, 2023 |
| 4 | "End of Utopia" | Geeta Gandbhir | December 12, 2023 |
Production
For over twenty years, Cassidy Arkin had been collecting materials and interviews regarding Synanon. Arkin later met Geeta Gandbhir and discussed her vision for a documentary series revolving around her growing up in Synanon.[3] Gandbhir incorporated archival footage of the group, with long sequences of The Game.[4]
