While this documentary does a fine job in conveying the pain inflicted by conversion therapy, it doesn't really add anything new on the topic and does seem to skim the surface on what is important subject.

Harrowing tales of gay conversion put into perspective. Would have rated higher but the first 40-50 mins of this documentary seems to be an apology party to make the ex leaders of exodus feel better about what they did

Could have used a bit of narration for a more cohesive story arc

Pray Away meticulously details the horrors wrought by organized religion, in this case conversion therapy inflicted on homosexuals by the Christian organization Exodus International. Told primarily from the perspective of those who have gone through the ugly process, it puts the spotlight on an inhumane practice that serves to degrade the humanity of its victims all while under the delusion that it is guided by a loving and compassionate god. There are times when it feels as though there are simply too many talking heads, but it remains a powerful and touching documentary of a grotesque practice that is still accepted by some Evangelicals.

An important documentary which follows five evangelicals in the 1970s who formed Exodus International, a group that claims that gay people can become straight through prayer and conversion therapy. Here they contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma. This empathetic film deals with the far-reaching effects and inevitably tragic damage that this kind of "therapy" can inflict on vulnerable lives and how awful and traumatic it is. It should forever be condemned, but it is very satisfying to see the previous leaders of the movement come to their senses and be the ones speaking out about these horrors and their mistakes.

Freakin fantastic! This movie needed to be made.

Pray Away is an absolute must-see film as it takes a harsh look into conversion "therapy" practices both then and now, and asks for an end to all the madness.

Absolutely amazing film.

I keep questioning how many people killed themselves because of these peoples influence. They seem repentant, but the damage they did is incalculable.

This is an excellent in-depth documentary of the "pray the gay away" movement. I'm heartened that these survivors have come forward and told their stories. Additionally, I appreciate that context is given regarding how the beginnings of this warped thinking has been brought to us by the so-called moral majority. The documentary shows the Christian Right's side of the story and the filmmakers don't need to exaggerate or sensationalize. What we see speaks for itself. It's tragic that we all know people have died by suicide and have had their lives ruined because of the horrific guilt and shame regarding their natural orientation due to the vicious attacks by organized religion.

Basically an exploration of how the religious right has used and manipulated queer people looking for acceptance and belonging as props for their anti-gay, conversion therapy message. The focus is more on the emotional turmoil the therapy causes queer people, rather than on the ugly, self-serving politics underlying the effort to begin with.

Eye-opening look into gay conversion therapy and the motivation behind the folks who champion it!

Film like this are important, but I feel like we've known about these gay conversion places for years and these are all the things people said behind others backs about the people running them. There's not enough of a discussion on the collateral damage these people have caused. Whether or not you can forgive the mass destruction or they can forgive themselves is anyone's guess. Final Score: 7/10

This film is heartbreaking, but hopeful. A deeper look into conversion therapy and the harm it causes is necessary for every LGBTQ+ ally and this film is a shining light of that research. As a gay man who's suffered oppression, mental abuse and homelessness at the hands of religious people, I would warn those of us in the community with similar experiences to proceed with caution in watching this as it can be triggering. ;: I would like to thank Kristine Stolakis for giving such a remarkable platform to the people who've committed hurts to the LGBTQ+ community and our now sharing their stories and striving to do good. Conversion therapy is nothing more than legalized abuse; it must be stopped, and my hope is that "Pray Away" will play a massive role in shining more light onto this deeply harmful deadly practice. I give this 5 stars.

This is by far one of the most powerful documentaries I have ever seen on the Conversion Therapy subject. A Must-See for everyone and anyone who thinks evil does not hide beneath the pulpit in church.