The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
TV Show · Documentary · Crime

An examination of the rise and fall of Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen Shamblin Lara's religious weight loss regime.

2021 · 47m
Director Marina Zenovich

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Kingdom
    A deadly May 2021 plane crash in Tennessee draws public attention to the Remnant Fellowship Church and its founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara. Some experts, neighbours, and former members believe Gwen's church is a dangerous cult.
    45m
  • EPISODE 2
    A Family Affair
    In 2018, Gwen marries struggling actor and singer Joe Lara, raising questions about the couple's chequered past. With close ties to Remnant, Joe's legal team help wage a bitter custody battle for his young daughter.
    45m
  • EPISODE 3
    Seen But Not Heard
    When two Remnant members are charged with the murder of their child, allegations of abuse within the church begin to surface; another tragedy forever changes the trajectory of the Remnant's future.
    53m
  • EPISODE 4
    Revelations
    After a mysterious accident claims the lives of Gwen, Joe, and some of their inner circle, former Remnant members grapple with the leader's complicated legacy, and new voices come forward for the first time.
    39m
  • EPISODE 5
    The Way Forward
    As the Remnant Fellowship fights to control the narrative, footage of a never-aired reality series pilot surfaces, casting new light on the ways Gwen shaped her image and the lives of those who followed her.
    38m

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Cast & Crew

  • Marina Zenovich
    Director
  • Marina Zenovich
    Producer
  • Ross M. Dinerstein
    Producer
  • L‌D
    Luke Dillon
    Producer
  • Chrissy Teigan
    Producer
  • N‌C
    Nile Cappello
    Producer
  • Isobel Waller-Bridge
    Music

About

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin

Documentary

An examination of the rise and fall of Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen Shamblin Lara's religious weight loss regime.

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Studio
Discovery Global Crimes
Released
2021
Rated
M
Region of Origin
United States

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English
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English (United States) (SDH), Greek , Portuguese (Brazil) , Spanish (Latin America)

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