Born in Synanon is an American documentary series directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir.
It follows Cassidy Arkin as she searches to learn the truth about Synanon, a group which developed into a cult.
[1] Cassidy Arkin searches to learn the truth about Synanon, a group which she was raised in, as it developed into a cult.
Arkin later met Geeta Gandbhir and discussed her vision for a documentary series revolving around her growing up in Synanon.
"[6] Joel Keller of Decider wrote: "Born In Synanon is unique among cult-related docuseries because it shows that not all cults start because of one person’s narcissism and messiah complex.