The spiritual sequel to Netflix‘s In The Name of God: A Holy Betrayal docuseries, Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, is leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Like In the Name of God, Dancing for the Devil exposes an alleged cult leader through the brave people who are speaking out against him. Robert Shinn, CEO of the 7M Films talent agency and founder of Shekinah Church, has been accused of sexual abuse and financial misconduct that spans decades.
In the docuseries, former Shekinah Church members like Melanie Lee and Priscylla Lee, and relatives of 7M Films dancers, such as TikTok star Miranda Derrick‘s sister Melanie Wilking, share alarming details about Shinn’s behavior. Yet, much to viewers’ disbelief, Shinn has yet to face criminal charges.
In audio recordings from his sermons, played in the docuseries, Shinn encouraged members to cut ties to their families. Viewers were appalled by Shinn’s emotional manipulation…
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…but also his financial exploitation.
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The abuse endured by the Lee sisters is one of the docuseries’ most shocking revelations. Melanie Lee alleges that the married “Man of God” tried to persuade her to become his “mistress” and tried to coerce her into having sex with another member of the church. Melanie Lee fled in 2011 before either could happen, but Priscylla Lee stayed behind, believing she would go to Hell if she left. She endured a decade of grooming and sexual abuse before finally cutting ties with Shinn in 2022.
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