As it usually does, the streaming content platform Netflix adds content based on the tastes or trends that mark the consumption of its millions of subscribers worldwide.
Among the most recent premieres, the platform once again bet on a documentary that, in three episodes, exposes a shocking real case and that is having a record of views in the country and the region.
Dancing for the devil: The 7M sect on TikTok is a docuseries that premiered on May 29, and tells the true story of a group of young dancers who were manipulated and exploited by a talent management company called 7M in Los Angeles.
The proposal, directed by Mexican filmmaker Rodrigo Cortés, presents a series of interviews with victims, relatives, investigators and experts, who narrate how 7M, under the façade of a representation agency and a church called Shekinah, recruited talented young people with the promise of fame and fortune.
The testimonies reveal how Robert Shinn, the leader of 7M, used mind control and psychological abuse techniques to subject his victims to precarious working conditions, social isolation and sexual exploitation. Shinn also took advantage of the dreams of young people to obtain financial benefits and satisfy his own desires.
dance for the devil is a raw and heartbreaking series that highlights the dangers of cults and the importance of speaking out. The series also highlights the resilience of the victims, who have found the strength to move forward and share their stories to prevent others from falling into the same traps.
The proposal, which is produced by Shine Iberia, El Títere Producciones and VICE Studios and was created between Spain and the United States, received very positive reviews for its honesty, rawness and relevance, where specialists in the field praise the bravery of the victims. to share their stories and the work of the director to be able to navigate such complex and delicate material.
