Whatever You Want : The Moonies

Record ID: 131057
  • Title: Whatever You Want : The Moonies
  • Date: 10th January 1983
  • Summary: This week a look at The Moonies and other religious cults. Last week Channel 4 premiered the American drama documentary "Moonchild" which traces the experiences of a young man who unwittingly becomes involved with The Moonies. The role of the boy is played by Chris Colson who was himself in The Moonies until he was kidnapped back and deprogrammed. His story takes place in America but there are many British youngsters becoming involved with The Moonies on both sides of the atlantic and every year more and more strange religious cults spring up all over the country. A discussion,chaired by Keith Allen,with the makers of Moonchild and with some ex-members of The Moonies and their parents. Music from Eddie and Sunshine.
  • Description:Whatever You Want is another youth programme. This time though there is involvement of young adults in the choosing of topics and making of the items.
  • Broadcaster:Channel 4
  • Collection: RPM
  • Genre:Entertainment
  • Producer:RPM
  • Programme Episode:Episode 10
  • Transmission Date:10/01/1983
  • Rights:On Request
  • Decade: 1980s
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