Over the Moon: My Adventures Dealing with Cults

Based on the highly personal and startling memoir, Over the Moon: My Adventures Dealing with Cults by author and former private eye Keith Musser, this documentary is a deep dive into the high-stakes world of cult rescue.

The film follows Musser's radical journey as he worked for years as a bodyguard and investigator, traveling across the country to save young adults from the clutches of high-control religious organizations. What begins as a mission to recover individuals quickly transforms into a tense, first-hand account of observation, deprogramming, and rescue operations. Through exclusive interviews with former members and direct accounts from Musser, the documentary exposes the sophisticated techniques of brainwashing, psychological control, financial exploitation, and isolation employed by various "false prophets."

Over the Moon is a compelling and timely exploration of the emotional and logistical challenges of intervention, chronicling the bravery required to seek out—and ultimately escape—high-demand environments in search of genuine freedom.

Meet Keith Musser

A former bodyguard and private investigator, Keith dedicated his career to a singular, high-stakes mission: rescuing young adults from the clutches of manipulative religious cults. His journey took him across the country, where he specialized in intervention and safe removal. Follow his accounts detailing the methods used by these false prophets to brainwash and control, and his successful efforts to help individuals reclaim their lives from these destructive groups.

Want to dive deeper into Keith Musser's harrowing and triumphant journey? The documentary only scratches the surface. Purchase the explosive memoir, Over the Moon: My Adventures Dealing with Cults, today to get the full, unvarnished story behind the rescues, the investigations, and the true toll of confronting America's most deceptive cults.

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  • Esther Friedman

    Esther Friedman, LMHC, is an expressive art therapist, a performing songwriter, a Gentle Soul, and a former cult member on a mission: help ex-members reclaim their lives and educate the public on recognizing the red flags that signal narcissistic abuse. When she’s not counseling others, she’s songwriting and playing music with her trio, The Secret Sauce.

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  • Patrick Ryan

    Patrick Ryan is a graduate of Maharishi International University. He has been a cult intervention specialist (exit counseling, mediation, religious conflict resolution, thought reform consulting) since 1984. Mr. Ryan is the co-founder TM-EX, the organization of ex-members of Transcendental Meditation. He established ICSA’s online resource (1995-2013), and has presented 50 programs about hypnosis, inner-experience, trance-induction techniques, communicating with cult members, conversion, cult intervention, exit counseling, intervention assessment, mediation, religious conflict resolution, thought reform consultation, eastern groups, transcendental meditation and workshops for educators, families, former members and mental health professionals at ICSA workshops/conferences. Myan received the AFF Achievement Award (1997) from AFF, the Leo J. Ryan “Distinguished Service Award” (1999) from the Leo J. Ryan Foundation, and a Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) from ICSA.

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News, Education, Intervention, and Recovery Resources

If someone you love is caught in a high-control group, you are not alone. Trusted Resources for support and paths to healing:

The views and opinions expressed in this film are those of the individuals featured and do not necessarily reflect the views of the filmmakers, producers, or distributors. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, some names, locations, and identifying details may have been changed to protect the privacy and safety of those involved.

 This film is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or support.