The Source Family

The story of Father Yod and his wild 1970s utopian living experiment.
The Source Family was a radical experiment in ’70s utopian living. Their outlandish style, communal living, musical ambitions and glamorous converts made them the darlings of Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. But as this engrossing documentary reveals, the unconventional behavior of their spiritual leader Father Yod, caused controversy. Their utopian dreams soon turned into tragedy and disgrace.
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