
Pray Away(2021)
Overview
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Director
Kristine Stolakis
Studio
Blumhouse Productions
Cast
Julie Rodgers
as Self
Randy Thomas
as Self
Yvette Cantu Schneider
as Self
John Paulk
as Self
Jeffrey McCall
as Self
Alan Chambers
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Blumhouse Productions • Lamplighter Films • Naked Edge Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pray Away?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Pray Away (2021).
What is Pray Away about?▼
In the 1970s, five men struggling with being gay in their Evangelical church started a bible study to help each other leave the "homosexual lifestyle." They quickly received over 25,000 letters from people asking for help and formalized as Exodus International, the largest and most controversial conversion therapy organization in the world. But leaders struggled with a secret: their own “same-sex attractions” never went away. After years as Christian superstars in the religious right, many of these men and women have come out as LGBTQ, disavowing the very movement they helped start. Focusing on the dramatic journeys of former conversion therapy leaders, current members, and a survivor, PRAY AWAY chronicles the “ex gay" movement’s rise to power, persistent influence, and the profound harm it causes.
Who directed Pray Away?▼
Pray Away was directed by Kristine Stolakis and released in 2021. It is a documentary film.
How long is Pray Away?▼
Pray Away has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Pray Away?▼
The cast of Pray Away includes Julie Rodgers as Self, Randy Thomas as Self, Yvette Cantu Schneider as Self, John Paulk as Self, Jeffrey McCall as Self and more.
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