SummaryThe 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.
Directed By:Maria Demopoulos, Jodi Wille
The Source Family
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
55% Positive
6 Reviews
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May 17, 2013
83
The documentary's soundtrack is composed entirely of Source Family music, and some of it's not half bad.
Jun 5, 2013
75
The Source Family is a comprehensive and fair-minded look at the life and times of an inspired, mystified and possible deranged man.
May 16, 2013
75
The research and elucidating synthesis on display effectively illuminate the pernicious aura of a lifestyle pursued by the yearning, lost souls of the time.
May 9, 2013
70
Baker's transformation from "spiritual father" to megalomaniac follows a familiar path of brainwashing and hedonism.
Apr 30, 2013
60
Unearthing a decent sample of these former members, as well as a wealth of archival film and photographs, the directors elicit testimony that’s diversely sharp, spacey, nostalgic and heartbreaking.
Apr 30, 2013
60
The latest addition to the booming library of docs archiving the Nixon-Nam era, this magnetic pop-history memorial has everything: free sex, celebrity, psychedelic rock, polygamy and beyond.
Apr 30, 2013
40
With some focus and critical perspective, The Source Family might have documented more than a spectacle of its time.
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Production Company:
- Eternal Now
- Process Media
- TriCal Entertainment
Release Date:May 1, 2013
Duration:1 h 38 m
Rating:TV-14
Tagline:God Has A Rock Band
Awards
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
