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Status: Ended
Network: HBO Max
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.6/10
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Overview
Explore how the late Gwen Shamblin Lara, who founded the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and created the Christian weight loss program The Weigh Down Workshop, rose to fame as a diet guru and church leader.
This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.6 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Documentary.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Gwen Shamblin Lara
Self (archive footage)
Joe Lara
Self (archive footage)
Natasha Pavlovich
Self - Former Girlfriend of Joe Lara
Megan Cox
Self - Member 1996-2006
Helen Byrd
Self - Member 2008-2017
Rafael Martinez
Self - Cult Interventionist
Gina Wilson
Self - Member 1996-2012
Rachel Phillips
Self - Member 2002-2009
Seasons
Miniseries
5 Episodes • Aired 2021-09-30
No season overview provided for this season.
