'Pray Away' Documentary on Conversion Therapy

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Aug 3, 2021

A new Netflix documentary explores the history of the “pray the gay away” movement. "Pray Away" features former leaders of "ex-gay ministries" who explain how the conversion therapy movement grew, the devastating effects of it, and why it persists even today. The film also introduces us to a new generation of "ex-gay" believers who use social media to spread their beliefs. Director Kristine Stolakis joins us to discuss the film, which premieres on Netflix today.

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