Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult
Seduced follows India Oxenberg's abuse and her own culpability inside the NXIVM cult, an organization marketed as a self-help group.
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Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult is a documentary series that delves into the disturbing world of the NXIVM organization. The series focuses on India Oxenberg, a former member who shares her harrowing experience of abuse and examines her own culpability within the cult.
NXIVM, initially marketed as a self-help group, was founded by Keith Raniere, a charismatic leader who enticed countless individuals - including celebrities and wealthy elite - into his web of manipulation. Seduced shines a light on the techniques employed by Raniere, who created a culture of control and coercion that extended far beyond the realm of self-improvement.
India Oxenberg's story serves as the main narrative thread, as she provides a deeply personal account of her involvement in NXIVM and the psychological abuse she endured. Through her journey, viewers gain insight into the insidious tactics used by the cult to isolate and exploit its members.
The series also addresses the question of culpability, exploring how India and others became ensnared by NXIVM's tactics and examining the role of trauma bonding in their continued involvement. Through interviews with former members, experts, and a close examination of court cases, Seduced presents a comprehensive picture of the inner workings of NXIVM and offers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the dangers of manipulation and abuse within so-called self-help communities.
NXIVM, initially marketed as a self-help group, was founded by Keith Raniere, a charismatic leader who enticed countless individuals - including celebrities and wealthy elite - into his web of manipulation. Seduced shines a light on the techniques employed by Raniere, who created a culture of control and coercion that extended far beyond the realm of self-improvement.
India Oxenberg's story serves as the main narrative thread, as she provides a deeply personal account of her involvement in NXIVM and the psychological abuse she endured. Through her journey, viewers gain insight into the insidious tactics used by the cult to isolate and exploit its members.
The series also addresses the question of culpability, exploring how India and others became ensnared by NXIVM's tactics and examining the role of trauma bonding in their continued involvement. Through interviews with former members, experts, and a close examination of court cases, Seduced presents a comprehensive picture of the inner workings of NXIVM and offers a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the dangers of manipulation and abuse within so-called self-help communities.