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By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Chaotic docu on cults and UFOs has sex, full-frontal nudity.
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Rael: The Alien Prophet
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What's the Story?
RAEL: THE ALIEN PROPHET begins in the 1970s with UFO sightings in France, leading to the emergence of a man calling himself Rael, who claims to have contact with aliens. It explores the beliefs of Raelism, including the idea that life on Earth was designed by extraterrestrials. Spanning over 40 years, the docuseries examines how followers were drawn to Rael, their continued devotion, and the cult's controversial practices.
Is It Any Good?
This docuseries packs an array of sensational topics -- from alien conspiracies to human cloning -- into a narrative that still somehow manages to drag occasionally. Rael: The Alien Prophet's exploration of cult mentality is as bewildering as it is intriguing. The show could benefit from tighter editing and a more coherent narrative structure. Instead, viewers get a meandering story of chaos from start to finish.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the explicit sexual content and themes of manipulation related to sex in Rael: The Alien Prophet. What's the importance of consent, respect, and ethical behavior in sexual relationships?
What did you think about the tactics of manipulation and control this cult leader exerted, and and how did it affect the people involved? What do you think are the signs of emotional and psychological manipulation, and how do you recognize them?
Talk about the unsubstantiated claims from Rael. Does the docuseries encourage scientific skepticism and the need for evidence when evaluating claims, whether they relate to UFOs, human cloning, or other controversial topics?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 7, 2024
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 15, 2024
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