Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story

2025 1h 30m EN

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8.8

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★8.8TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Warren Jeffs becomes the notorious leader of a polygamous sect known as the FLDS Church. Subjected to her father's abuse and manipulation, Rachel Jeffs plans a daring escape from the heavily guarded community, then returns to rescue her children.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kaitlyn Bernard
Rachel Jeffs
Michael Eklund
Warren Jeffs
Britt Robertson
Barbara Jeffs
Tyler Cody
David
Chantal Emmery
Trish
Alana Hawley Purvis
Mother Alma
Lauren Jackson
Molly
Milania Kerr
Barbie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ali Liebert
Writers: Kelly Fullerton
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ali Liebert, shot by Diego Lozano. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Danny Guttridge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacob Weldon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Kaitlyn Bernard and Michael Eklund and Britt Robertson carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt38605827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ali Liebert directs. Diego Lozano behind the camera. Danny Guttridge scores. Jacob Weldon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released last year.
3Directed by Ali Liebert, shot by Diego Lozano. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Danny Guttridge. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Jacob Weldon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Kaitlyn Bernard and Michael Eklund and Britt Robertson carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt38605827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.