Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray

Apr 15, 2016

1h 33m

★ 6.3

Overview

The self-help industry is worth $11 billion a year. It’s an industry that captivates those seeking happiness, release from suffering and those longing for a path and a leader to follow. James Arthur Ray for many who followed him was that leader to guide his flock. But as the story unfolds, as told by Ray himself and also by his followers, we learn that that path was fraught with danger and perhaps even greater suffering.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Sutor Kolonko

Big Pond Films

CNN Films

Motto Pictures

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Cast

Self

James Arthur Ray

Self (archive footage)

Oprah Winfrey

Self (archive footage)

Deepak Chopra

Self (archive footage)

Tony Robbins

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Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray

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