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The Source Family

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A feature documentary film set in Hollywood, examining a radical experiment in '70s utopian living. The Source Family were the darlings of the Sunset Strip until their communal living, outsider ideals and spiritual leader Father Yod's 13 wives became an issue with local authorities. They fled to Hawaii, leading to their dramatic demise.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2013-05-01

Runtime: 98 mins

Director: Jodi Wille, Maria Demopoulos

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: The Source Family

Production Companies: Eternal Now, Process Media, TriCal Entertainment

Production Countries: United States of America

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