Devotion: Obedience or Betrayal

The origins of devout religious community, Gloriavale, are traced through founder Neville Cooper, who built a radical movement based on obedience, sacrifice and control; what began as faith hardened into a system shaping decades of crime and scandal.

Capturing the moment religious community Gloriavale's closed world is torn open; as sexual assault allegations mount, police raid the property and the founder faces a stunning fall that will haunt the community forever.

After their founder's death, Gloriavale faces a crisis of leadership under a new leader; as allegations mount and pressure grows, the promises of change are tested by sexual abuse, scandal, scrutiny, and a fight over whether it can survive.