Netflix is coming up with a new documentary movie, La Oscuridad de La Luz del Mundo aka The Darkness Within La Luz del Mundo, the horrifying story of a Church in Mexico. This documentary will break the mould in captivating ways and shake you from the inside.
The full name of the church in Spanish is La Iglesia del Dios Vivo, Columna y Apoyo de la Verdad, La Luz del Mundo, which translates to Church of the Living God, Pillar and Ground of the Truth, The Light of the World. If you enjoy documentary movies and want to know what the upcoming one is all about, we have it all covered for you.
The Darkness Within La Luz del Mundo Netflix Synopsis
La Luz del Mundo was founded in Mexico in 1926 by Aarón (born Eusebio) Joaquín González, who followers believe to be the church’s first apostle. The church has been led by three apostles in its history, all from the same family—after Aarón Joaquín died in 1964, leadership passed to his son Samuel, who died in 2014 and was succeeded by his son Naasón.
The Darkness of the World Within La Luz del Mundo describes expectations of “unconditional” devotion and obedience to the apostle’s will and the relinquishment of personal relationships with anyone outside the church. The Church has five million followers in 58 countries. Its core is the apostle himself. Without an apostle, there is no Church. He becomes the God on Earth.
Five Jane Does filed a lawsuit against La Luz del Mundo and Naasón Joaquin Garcia, La Luz del Mundo leadership is accused of grooming and abusing multiple female victims, including girls as young as 15. Naasón was arrested in California. He was pled guilty and was convicted of three charges of sexually abusing children. His associates, Susana Medina Oaxaca and Alondra Ocampo were also charged. A fourth defendant, Azalea Rangel Melendez, who was previously charged with rape, is still at large.
The followers of the apostle didn’t believe that he could commit any of these crimes and in spite of being in jail, he was still giving instructions to his followers.
The Darkness Within La Luz del Mundo Cast and crew
The documentary movie is being directed and written by Carlos Perez Osorio, and produced by Ivonne Gutierrez and Laura Woldenberg. Followers of the apostle will be featured in the movie as their stories and accounts will be included in the exclusive interviews.
The Darkness Within La Luz del Mundo Release Date
The Darkness Within La Luz del Mundo premieres on Netflix on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Watch the trailer below.
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