
The Source Family
God Has A Rock Band
Directed by Jodi Wille, Maria Demopoulos
Produced by Eternal Now, Process Media
A documentary investigation into a charismatic cult leader and his followers' utopian experiment in 1970s Los Angeles, examining the seductive appeal and tragic consequences of spiritual extremism.
A feature documentary film set in Hollywood, examining a radical experiment in '70s utopian living. The Source Family were the darlings of the Sunset Strip until their communal living, outsider ideals and spiritual leader Father Yod's 13 wives became an issue with local authorities. They fled to Hawaii, leading to their dramatic demise.
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Questions people ask
Is The Source Family sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does The Source Family end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is The Source Family scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Source Family violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is The Source Family easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble

Like The Source Family
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Source Family
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Source Family, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Source Family, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Source Family, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































