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Release Date:
April 15, 2016
Original Title:
Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray
Alternate Titles:
Illuminaci
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Big Pond Films
CNN Films
Motto Pictures
Sutor Kolonko
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 93
The self-help industry is worth $11 billion dollars a year. It’s an industry that captivates those seeking happiness, release from suffering and those longing for a path and a leader to follow. James Arthur Ray for many who followed him was that leader to guide his flock. But as the story unfolds, as told by Ray himself and also by his followers, we learn that that path was fraught with danger and perhaps even greater suffering.
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Director:
Jenny Carchman
Director of Photography:
Svetlana Cvetko
Chris Dapkins
Editor:
Seth Bomse
Executive Producer:
Julie Goldman
Christopher Clements
Original Music Composer:
Scott Morgan
Producer:
Allyson Luchak
Supervising Producer:
Courtney Sexton
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