In this bold docuseries from Spain, 13 brave survivors around the globe speak out about their time in Opus Dei, a cult-like organization with ties to the Catholic Church. Primarily female and under 18, recruits to Opus Dei are assigned so-called "vocations" and required to live under the auspices of the church, following strict rules of obedience, poverty and chastity while working for little to no pay. Shining light on the struggles former members faced within the organization, as well as their harrowing journeys of escape, How I Left the Opus Dei (El Minuto Heroico: Yo También Dejé el Opus Dei) blends interviews with authentic reenactments to give voice to the often-silenced victims.
