Sex, Lies and the College Cult is a true crime documentary that uncovers the shocking story of Larry Ray, a former FBI agent and ex-convict, who manipulated and brainwashed several students of Sarah Lawrence College in New York into becoming a part of an abusive sex cult.
The documentary includes interviews with several individuals who were directly involved, including former members of the cult, family members of the victims, and law enforcement officials. It also features footage of Larry Ray himself, shot by one of his victims.
The documentary shows how Ray came into the lives of these students, presenting himself as a father figure and mentor, and gradually gained their trust through a series of psychological tactics. He preyed on their vulnerabilities, using their insecurities and personal traumas to manipulate and control them.
Ray then began sexually abusing and coercing his victims, subjecting them to physical and emotional abuse, and forcing them to engage in sexual acts with him and with each other. He convinced them that they were part of a sacred and exclusive group that was above societal norms and laws.
The documentary details how the victims' families became concerned about their behavior and attempted to intervene, but were met with resistance and threats from Ray and his followers. Eventually, law enforcement became involved and Ray was arrested, charged, and sentenced to prison.
Sex, Lies and the College Cult is a chilling account of how a charismatic and manipulative individual was able to prey on vulnerable young adults and disrupt the lives of an entire community, leaving lasting scars on the victims and their families.