The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?

The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?

Documentary 2024

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Explore the rise and fall of the controversial treatment center – which drew criticism for cult-like behavior.

Documentary 2024

TV-MA

EPISODE 1

Here Come the Dopefiends

Former alcoholic Chuck Dederich founds a controversial drug rehab that soon grows into a popular nationwide social movement.

56 min · Apr 1, 2024 TV-MA
EPISODE 2

A War on Convention

As Synanon continues to grow, Chuck’s utopian vision begins to crack under his increasingly authoritative demands.

57 min · Apr 8, 2024 TV-MA
EPISODE 3

What the Hell Is Happening?

After his wife’s passing, Chuck becomes increasingly tyrannical and demands that all married members must find new partners.

57 min · Apr 15, 2024 TV-MA
EPISODE 4

Strap Yourself to the Mast

As Chuck and Synanon face serious allegations and scrutiny from the press, many adherents struggle to piece together their lives.

57 min · Apr 22, 2024 TV-MA

Rory Kennedy

Director
Rory Kennedy

Producer
Mark Bailey

Producer
Keven McAlester

Producer
Nancy Abraham

Producer

About

The Synanon Fix: Did The Cure Become a Cult?

DOCUMENTARY

Explore the rise and fall of the controversial treatment center – which drew criticism for cult-like behavior.

Information

Studio: HBO
Released: 2024
Rated: TV-MA

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH), Spanish (Latin America) (SDH)

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.