Hulu Docuseries ‘The Cult of NatureBoy’ Sets International Release
The Cult of NatureBoy is set to premiere internationally in July after its initial release on Hulu in the U.S. The docuseries focuses on Eligio Bishop, an online spiritual leader who attracted followers to his group, Carbon Nation. It examines the impact of his teachings and the allegations of abuse that have emerged from former members.
- ▪The series will be available internationally starting July 15 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- ▪Eligio Bishop, known as 'NatureBoy', encouraged followers to abandon their families for his vision of a utopia.
- ▪The docuseries is produced by UK-based Zandland in collaboration with ABC News Studios.
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The Cult of NatureBoy will launch internationally in July ABC Studios, Zandland EXCLUSIVE: The Cult of NatureBoy will hit international screens in July. The series launches today on Hulu in the U.S., before rolling out July 15 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The series explores the rise of online spiritual leader Eligio Bishop, known as “NatureBoy,” who used social media platforms to recruit followers to his group, Carbon Nation. Bishop encouraged followers to abandon their families and join his vision of a would-be utopia. With a growing global following, The Cult of NatureBoy delves into the consequences for those drawn into his orbit.
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