Gloriavale: New Zealand's Secret Cult

There has also been a long history of abuse in many forms at Gloriavale - all with tax benefits. It has been allowed to keep its 'volunteers' as unpaid slaves and on the back of this, has become a multi-million dollar business.

This documentary lifts the lid on Gloriavale and its un-Christian approach to Christian fellowship. Many New Zealanders are vaguely aware of Gloriavale and it's practices but the authorities seem either unable or unwilling to do what's required. Hopefully this documentary will raise awareness by telling the victims' stories.

It's a slow-burner rather than showing dawn raids and cameras being shoved into faces. However, it's an intriguing watch with incisive interviews with Gloriavale survivors... and even a current resident.