Gloriavale

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season

Gloriavale: A World Apart is a documentary series produced by Janson Media that takes a closer look at the inside workings of the Gloriavale Christian Community. The series follows the lives of those who live in this self-sufficient and isolated religious community in New Zealand.

The community was founded in 1969 by Neville and Gloria Cooper, who modeled it after the early Christian church. Today, the community is made up of about 500 members who all follow strict religious principles, including prayer, Bible study, and worship.

The community has been the subject of controversy over the years due to their strict rules, including arranged marriages, gender segregation, and restrictions on clothing, music, and entertainment. The community has also been accused of abuse and neglect, although they deny these allegations.

The documentary series follows the lives of several members of the community, including parents and their children, as they go about their daily routines. We see how they dress, what they eat, and how they worship. We also hear from members who have left the community and now speak out against it, as well as from those who remain loyal to Gloriavale.

The series also examines some of the community's more controversial practices, such as arranged marriages, which are often between very young couples. We hear from couples who have been married for decades and from those who are just starting their lives together. We also see how the community handles divorce and how children are raised within the community.

Another controversial issue explored in Gloriavale is the community's stance on gender roles. Women are expected to do most of the domestic work and child-rearing, while men are responsible for providing for their families. We hear from women within the community who are happy with this arrangement and from those who would like to change it.

The series also explores the community's strict rules on clothing, music, and entertainment. Members are not allowed to wear modern clothing, listen to secular music, or watch television. We see how the community has created its own culture and how members find fulfillment in their strict lifestyle.

Despite the controversy surrounding the community, the series presents a balanced view of the lives of those who live in Gloriavale. We see both the positives and negatives of their way of life and hear from those who have left and those who have stayed. Through it all, we gain a deeper understanding of this unique community and the people who belong to it.

Gloriavale: A World Apart is a fascinating and thought-provoking look at a religious community that is often misunderstood and controversial. It is a must-see for anyone interested in religion, culture, and society in general.

Gloriavale is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between January 7, 2012 and on Janson Media

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A Woman's Place
3. A Woman's Place
January 7, 2014
Dove Love lives at tough life without many of the freedoms and choices many modern women expect. As a single girl she yearns for marriage while obediently working long hours in her community's laundry and kitchen serving the needs of the 540 residents.
A Woman's Place
3. A Woman's Place
January 7, 2014
Dove Love lives at tough life without many of the freedoms and choices many modern women expect. As a single girl she yearns for marriage while obediently working long hours in her community's laundry and kitchen serving the needs of the 540 residents.
A Woman's Place
3. A Woman's Place
January 7, 2014
Dove Love lives at tough life without many of the freedoms and choices many modern women expect. As a single girl she yearns for marriage while obediently working long hours in her community's laundry and kitchen serving the needs of the 540 residents.
A Woman's Place
3. A Woman's Place
January 7, 2014
Dove Love lives at tough life without many of the freedoms and choices many modern women expect. As a single girl she yearns for marriage while obediently working long hours in her community's laundry and kitchen serving the needs of the 540 residents.
Life & Death
2. Life & Death
January 7, 2013
We delve into the community's views on birth with families, regularly made up of 10 or more children, all seen as gifts from God. We discover how the death of community members is a happy event because the person is going to be with God.
Life & Death
2. Life & Death
January 7, 2013
We delve into the community's views on birth with families, regularly made up of 10 or more children, all seen as gifts from God. We discover how the death of community members is a happy event because the person is going to be with God.
Life & Death
2. Life & Death
January 7, 2013
We delve into the community's views on birth with families, regularly made up of 10 or more children, all seen as gifts from God. We discover how the death of community members is a happy event because the person is going to be with God.
Life & Death
2. Life & Death
January 7, 2013
We delve into the community's views on birth with families, regularly made up of 10 or more children, all seen as gifts from God. We discover how the death of community members is a happy event because the person is going to be with God.
A World Apart
1. A World Apart
January 7, 2012
Paul Valor is about to marry Pearl Hope, a girl he hardly knows, but he's not worried. At Gloriavale, a closed community of Christian fundamentalists, arranged marriage and absolute obedience to God and the leaders is the only life he knows. The story of their engagement and marriage offers an insight into a community whose lifestyle may be difficult to understand in the 21st century.
A World Apart
1. A World Apart
January 7, 2012
Paul Valor is about to marry Pearl Hope, a girl he hardly knows, but he's not worried. At Gloriavale, a closed community of Christian fundamentalists, arranged marriage and absolute obedience to God and the leaders is the only life he knows. The story of their engagement and marriage offers an insight into a community whose lifestyle may be difficult to understand in the 21st century.
A World Apart
1. A World Apart
January 7, 2012
Paul Valor is about to marry Pearl Hope, a girl he hardly knows, but he's not worried. At Gloriavale, a closed community of Christian fundamentalists, arranged marriage and absolute obedience to God and the leaders is the only life he knows. The story of their engagement and marriage offers an insight into a community whose lifestyle may be difficult to understand in the 21st century.
A World Apart
1. A World Apart
January 7, 2012
Paul Valor is about to marry Pearl Hope, a girl he hardly knows, but he's not worried. At Gloriavale, a closed community of Christian fundamentalists, arranged marriage and absolute obedience to God and the leaders is the only life he knows. The story of their engagement and marriage offers an insight into a community whose lifestyle may be difficult to understand in the 21st century.
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Where to Watch Gloriavale
Gloriavale is available for streaming on the Janson Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Gloriavale on demand at Amazon Prime and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 7, 2012