MIFF 2016: The Family examines legacy of Anne Hamilton-Byrne's secretive cult

By Karl Quinn
Updated July 25 2016 - 8:08pm, first published 1:36pm
The children of The Family, many of whom had their hair dyed blonde to make them look like siblings. Photo: Supplied
The children of The Family, many of whom had their hair dyed blonde to make them look like siblings. Photo: Supplied
Anne Hamilton-Byrne, leader of The Family. Photo: Supplied
Anne Hamilton-Byrne, leader of The Family. Photo: Supplied

The story of the secretive cult led by yoga teacher Anne Hamilton-Byrne continues to fascinate because "it's got that X factor," says Rosie Jones, director of the doco The Family, which premieres at MIFF on Saturday.

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