THE SYNANON FIX, EPISODE 1: HERE COME THE DOPEFIENDS

Followed by a discussion with director Rory Kennedy and writer Mark Bailey

In the first episode of this powerful new docuseries by Oscar-nominated director Rory Kennedy (Last Days in Vietnam), a recovering alcoholic opens a storefront rehabilitation program in 1958, offering drug addicts a space for emotional catharsis. It grows into a nationwide movement, with thousands claiming it saved their lives. Through riveting interviews and rare archival footage, this series unveils the dark secrets and dramatic events that transformed a groundbreaking treatment center into a notorious and dangerous cult. It’s a haunting tale of power, manipulation, and the human quest for redemption.