Miranda from Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Following the word-of-mouth successes of miniseries like Escaping Twin Flames and The Tinder Swindler, Netflix has served up yet another gripping docuseries: Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult.
The three-part documentary hinges on the insidious nature of a cult — one that feeds off of fame-seekers and social media's viral potential. Directed by Derek Doneen , Netflix's Dancing for the Devil explores the cult allegations leveraged against 7M Films, a talent management company that recruits TikTok dancers and other content creators, as well as the Shekinah Church. Dancing for the Devil centers on sisters Melanie and Miranda Wilking — later, Miranda Derrick — who move to Los Angeles, California in the hopes of becoming stars. Like so many modern-day fame-seekers, the Wilking sisters turn to social media to garner a following as dancers and content creators — but Miranda's sudden involvement with 7M Films and the Shekinah Church prompted things to take a rather dark turn. When Miranda refuses to return home for a funeral, her parents take to social media too, hoping their concerns about the cryptic, seemingly related organizations that changed their daughter. Miranda Wilking Is Still A Member Of 7M Films, Founded By Robert Shinn How The Shekinah Church Connects To 7M Films In 1994, business person Robert Shinn founded the Los Angeles-based Shekinah Church — a Christian organization meant to serve the city's Korean American population. While working as the church's pastor, Shinn became the CEO of 7M Films, a talent management firm that his son, Isaiah Shinn, formed around 2022. While 7M Films has denied any connection to the Shekinah Church — other than the fact that Robert Shinn works for both organizations — Dancing for the Devil paints a much different portrait, suggesting that 7M and the church preyed upon their clients. ... Dancing for the Devil hammers home the fact that the two organizations boast a cult's typical hallmarks. In addition to indicating that 7M and the Shekinah Church form some kind of symbiotic relationship, Dancing for the Devil hammers home the fact that the two organizations boast a cult's typical hallmarks. For starters, individuals interviewed in the Netflix docuseries discuss just how much money they were expected to pay 7M Film's management — money that went to the church. Moreover, clients were encouraged to distance themselves from non-members. Generally speaking, cults will isolate their victims from family and friends, all while subtly stripping away one's financial independence. Robert Shin's organizations have been accused of doing both. Does Miranda Wilking Speak With Her Family Today? Miranda Wilking, now Miranda Derrick, does have a relationship with her family, though it's seemingly strained. After attempting periods of brief contact, the content creator decided to stay in touch on one condition: Miranda's family isn't allowed to discuss Robert Shinn, Shekinah Church, or 7M Films in front of her. In fact, Miranda's parents were hesitant about participating in the Dancing for the Devil docuseries. As one producer put it, "They were so afraid of just losing Miranda completely" by airing their grievances and concerns in such a public way — and for a second time .An active client of 7M, Miranda posts pretty frequently on social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. While the majority of Miranda's posts center on her career and other content creation efforts, there are a few glimpses of her personal life sprinkled in. Toward the end of May 2024, just before the Dancing for the Devil docuseries was released on Netflix, Miranda posted a photo of her sister's wedding and a Mother's Day video. Still, Melanie maintains that her interactions with Miranda are "superficial," suggesting her sister's personal posts are heavily curated to frame 7M in a better light. What Miranda Wilking Has Said About Robert Shinn & Shekinah Church Although Miranda hasn't spoken out or posted about Netflix's shocking Dancing for the Devil docuseries, she has made public comments about her relationship with both 7M and the Shekinah Church in the past. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Miranda reconnected with her faith. Although it has become a large part of her life in Los Angeles, the content creator remained firm: No one is forcing her to remain a member of the Shekinah Church. Similarly, Miranda has nothing but positive things to say about 7M, adding, "No one is forcing me to do anything" . Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult Documentary Release Date May 29, 2024 Seasons 1 Main Genre Documentary Sources: Glamour, The Cut
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