Join Us
“There are thousands of cults in America... This is the story of one.”
Synopsis
At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ondi Timoner focuses on one family in particular, who left the church with plans to file charges against Melz before eventually checking into a one-of-a-kind cult treatment center. Timoner's film follows their journey as they receive psychological help and then return home to confront their former pastor.
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JOIN US - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-11
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ondi Timoner
- Screenplay & Story
- Ondi Timoner
- Original Score
- Richie Kulchar
- Original Title
- Join Us
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ondi Timoner
Ondi Timoner
Richie Kulchar
Ondi Timoner
Department Leadership Roster
Ondi Timoner
Director
Ondi Timoner
Writer
Ondi Timoner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Join Us
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What is Join Us about?
At the Mountain Rock Church in South Carolina, Pastor Raimund Melz leads a small Christian cult that justifies brutal actions like child abuse with the words of the Old Testament. Documentarian Ondi Timoner focuses on one family in particular, who left the church with plans to file charges against Melz before eventually checking into a one-of-a-kind cult treatment center. Timoner's film follows their journey as they receive psychological help and then return home to confront their former pastor.
Who directed Join Us?
Join Us was directed by Ondi Timoner.
Who stars in Join Us?
The principal cast of Join Us includes Not specified.
When was Join Us released and how long is it?
Join Us was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Join Us?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Join Us was composed by Richie Kulchar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Join Us?
Join Us holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).