Story Films, Prime Video, All3Media International Align for Moonies Doc

Story Films is producing a documentary about the Moonies cult for Prime Video in the U.K., with All3Media International on board as international distributor.

The Moonies: Married to the Cult (w.t.) will explore the cult best known for its mass weddings, delivering access to insiders, including Rev. Moon’s illegitimate son, Sam Park.

Adam Hopkins, head of factual at Story Films, commented, “We’re excited to build upon our successful track record with Prime Video U.K. and the All3Media International team to bring this fascinating film, The Moonies: Married to the Cult (w.t.), to screens around the globe. Many viewers will remember the extraordinary images of mass weddings—where couples were matched and married—but few know the real story of what happened when a so-called Messiah began building a global empire, pitting believers against their families in dramatic fashion. Director Tom Green and our incredible production team, led by executive producer Liza Williams, worked tenaciously to secure interviews with key insiders, many of whom have not shared their stories before, so we know this unmissable documentary will reveal astonishing truths about a world long shrouded in secrecy.”

Rachel Job, senior VP of unscripted at All3Media International, added, “We’re delighted to team up with Story Films and Prime Video U.K. on the acquisition and distribution of the latest premium documentary from this BAFTA-winning team. Once again, Story Films will take viewers inside a world that is notoriously difficult to access, this time offering an extraordinary look at a religion that everyone has heard of but, over 70 years since it was founded, remains a mystery to most. With The Moonies: Married To The Cult (w/t) promising to bring more of the team’s impeccable storytelling skills and high production values to another globally relevant subject, we know there will be strong demand among our clients for this gripping new special.”

Prime Video U.K. and All3Media previously acquired five true crime titles from Story Films. All3Media International represents a slate of Story Films titles, including Accused: The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax, Captivated, To Catch a Copper and The Night Caller.