The Source Family (2013)

Name: The Source Family
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Father Yod, Om-Ne Aquarian, Damian Paul, Zinaru Aquarian, Harvest Moon Aquarian

1h 38m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Hollywood, this documentary explores the unconventional journey of the Source Family, a group that embraced radical communal living. Initially celebrated on the Sunset Strip for their unique lifestyle and the charismatic Father Yod, who had 13 wives, their ideals soon clashed with local authorities. As tensions escalated, the family relocated to Hawaii, where their utopian dream unraveled, culminating in a poignant and dramatic downfall. The film captures the essence of their vibrant yet tumultuous existence, highlighting both the allure and the challenges of their radical beliefs.

Cast

Father Yod Om-Ne Aquarian Damian Paul Zinaru Aquarian Harvest Moon Aquarian Octavius Aquarian Djin Aquarian Elena Michaels Ob Gold Dawn Hurwitz Electricity Aquarian Isis Aquarian Magus Aquarian Erik Davis Patricia Bragg