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The Way Down

2021 American documentary television miniseries

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Research date: 2026-11-08

Synopsis

The Way Down is an American documentary television miniseries directed and produced by Marina Zenovich. It follows Gwen Shamblin Lara, the founder of a diet program Weigh Down Workshop, and Remnant Fellowship, a new Christian group led by Shamblin Lara and located in Brentwood, Tennessee. It consists of 5 episodes and premiered with the first three on HBO Max on September 30, 2021, with the last two premiering on April 28, 2022. (Trailer Part 1) (Trailer Part 2)

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Key facts

Official title
The Way Down
Alternative titles
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin
Original release
2021-09-30 – 2022-04-28
Country of production
United States
Language
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Genres
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Seasons
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Episodes
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Directors
Marina Zenovich
Producers
Chrissy Teigen, Marina Zenovich
Production company
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Official website
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Official trailer
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Streaming

Listed service
HBO / Max
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Episodes, events and timeline

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