Watch: 'Shiny Happy People' Season 2 trailer explores secrets of Teen Mania
The three-part series, from creators Nicole Newnham and Cori Shepherd, marks the second season of Shiny Happy People, after the filmmakers previously profiled the Duggars in 2023's Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.
Season 2 explores the secrets and controversies of Teen Mania, which was once the largest Christian youth organization in the United States.
"Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial kids with adrenaline-fueled, ecstatic religious experiences through 'Acquire the Fire' rallies," the official synopsis reads. "But beneath the glittering surface lurked sadistic boot camps, staged martyrdom drills and fascism disguised as faith -- transforming innocent teens into fanatical soldiers, with devastating consequences still unfolding today."
Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War premieres July 23 on Prime Video.
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