Enlighten Us

The self-help sector generates $11 billion annually, drawing in individuals in search of happiness, relief from pain, and a guiding figure to follow. For many of his followers, James Arthur Ray was that guiding figure. However, as the narrative progresses, recounted by both Ray and his followers, it becomes evident that this journey was perilous and potentially led to even more suffering. Through sincere and open interviews, combined with courtroom footage and news archives, “Enlighten Us” poses crucial questions: “What are we seeking?” “Who holds the answers?” and perhaps the most basic question, “Why?”