# Former cult members reveal disturbing rituals they endured | You Can't Ask That | Full Episode

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A glimpse into the complex lives of eight Australian former cult members - how they joined, what they were subjected to on the inside, and how they ultimately escaped. #YouCantAskThat

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TV Series You Can't Ask That asks outrageous, uncomfortable and shocking questions to uncover the truth behind some of the most marginalised and misunderstood Australians.

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Chaptering: 0:00 Introduction - Former Cult Members 0:22 How did you end up in a cult? 4:09 Was your cult leader a wack job? 7:45 What did they make you do? 11:32 Why are people in cults always smiling? 13:53 Were you forced to do sex stuff? 16:35 Didn't you ever think it's weird? 18:48 How did you escape? 22:11 How hard was fitting back into the real world? 26:18 What do you miss from the cult?

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This episode was filmed in 2018.

Production Credits: Series Producers/Directors: Kirk Docker and Aaron Smith Series Editors: Nick McDougall, Kenny Ang Producers: Josh Schmidt, Jess Cohen, Scott Mitchell, Nick McDougall Consulting Producer: Jon Casimir Production Manager: Kieran Bycroft Executive Producer: Lou Porter Graphic Design: Shane Sakkeus Title Music: “Soul Searching” By Amourouge Format created by: Kirk Docker, Aaron Smith & Jon Casimir

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