Pray Away
Synopsis
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.
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Pray Away | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristine Stolakis
- Original Score
- Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Pray Away
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Lamplighter Films, Naked Edge Films, Cinereach, Chicken & Egg Films, Secret Sauce Media, Women Make Movies, Cinetic Media, Ryan Murphy Television, Blumhouse Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristine Stolakis
Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, Laura Karpman
Melissa Langer
Carla Gutierrez
Ryan Murphy, Jason Blum, Jessica Devaney, Jim Butterworth, Julie Parker Benello
Department Leadership Roster
Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
Original Music Composer
Kristine Stolakis
Director
Jessica Devaney
Producer
Carla Gutierrez
Editor
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Melissa Langer
Director of Photography
Anya Rous
Producer
Kristine Stolakis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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.
Who stars in Pray Away?
The principal cast of Pray Away includes Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider, John Paulk, Jeffrey McCall.
When was Pray Away released and how long is it?
Pray Away was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Pray Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pray Away was composed by Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum, Laura Karpman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pray Away?
Pray Away holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).