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The Source Family

2013Movie1 h 38 minNR

Documentary
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes76%72%

A nostalgic, quirky documentary movie about a real life story and pop culture, with standout score and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or brutality.

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Story

God Has A Rock Band

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.

Feels like

  • Psychedelic Rock Documentary
  • Counterculture History
  • The Doors Biography
  • Jim Morrison Mythology
  • Los Angeles 1960s
  • Spiritual & Occult Themes
  • Archival Footage Collage
  • Music-Centric Narrative
  • Tragic Celebrity Study
  • Hippie Idealism vs Reality

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Jodi Wille, Maria Demopoulos
Written by
Isis Aquarian, Electricity Aquarian
Produced by
Jodi Wille, Holly Becker, Maria Demopoulos
Music by
Octavius Aquarian, Father Yod, Sky Saxon

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Facts

May 1, 2013 · 1 h 38 min · NR

Released
May 1, 2013
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries