Feature-length documentary Pray Away, which examines the enduring harm of conversion therapy and the “pray the gay away” movement, is coming to Netflix.
Pray Away will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 16 and will go on to play Doc10. The film had originally been invited to Tribeca and Telluride in 2020 before festivals were paused due to Covid-19. The film will debut on Netflix in August.
Former leaders of the “pray the gay away” movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma.
Pray Away is Kristine Stolakis’ debut feature.
Blumhouse Television executive produced the feature partnering with Ryan Murphy before bringing the film to Netflix. The company previously collaborated with Murphy on the award-winning documentary A Secret Love also released by Netflix. Jason Blum and Murphy had previously worked together on the award-winning The Normal Heart.
