Conversion delves into the devastating impact of faith-based reparative therapies on individuals in the United States. However, this film goes beyond a conventional victim narrative by offering a systemic critique through the intertwined stories of practitioners, politicians, and survivors. Throughout the documentary, Caruso not only presents the testimonies of those who managed to survive these practices, but also sheds light on the historical context of the institutions that promoted them. The director reveals how ideological pressures found legal footing and how spiritual violence, disguised as medical treatment, was legitimized.
