Going clear, the hbo documentary on scientology, and the sinister truth about the church is discussed with former scientologist, tom devocht. Nov 25, 2014 hbo is backing a documentary based on going clear, a book about scientology and hollywood and isnt taking any chances with the legal side of things. Simply by taking ones first step in scientology, or by taking the next step as shown on the classification, gradation and awareness chart, and then continuing up. Mar 30, 2015 how scientology controls john travolta and tom cruise, according to going clear. Mar 10, 2017 the personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. Alex gibneys powerful expose paints a sinister portrait of scientology, straight from the mouths of former insiders. Hbo is backing a documentary based on going clear, a book about scientology and hollywood and isnt taking any chances with the legal side of things.
Scientology puts forth that a persons survival depends on himselfand his attainment of brotherhood with the universe creed of the church of scientology. His decadeslong exploitation by the group, the dark. I feel terrible ragging on tom cruise because we have the same bday, and im a fan, but i cant help it. Going clear filmmakers on how scientology sees tom cruise. Soon into alex gibneys investigative documentary going clear. Doing press for his film, louis theroux talked negatively about alex gibneys going clear, calling it a. Youre given an enormous amount of wealth as a movie star, and with that comes a certain. Scientology and the prison of belief the hbo special winner of three 2015 emmy awards, including outstanding documentary or nonfiction special, outstanding directing for nonfiction programming and outstanding writing for nonfiction programming. Based on the 20 book of the same name by lawrence wright, going clear not only exposes details about scientology but also serves as an indepth explainer for those unfamiliar with the group.
A clear is defined by the church of scientology as person who no longer has a reactive mind, and is therefore free from the reactive minds negative effects. Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, whose most prominent adherents include alist hollywood celebrities, shining a light. Jun 24, 2019 scientology doc going clear claims the church split up tom cruise and nicole kidman. The state of clear is reached when a person becomes free of the influence of engrams, unwanted emotions or painful traumas not readily available to the conscious mind. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie. Ones personal beliefs can often spark heated debates and this book has certainly been an example of that, stirring up much conversation and media attention from critics. Five revealing documentaries about scientology paste. T he most mesmerising moment in going clear, alex gibneys wreckingball job on scientology, watched so far by 5. There are many theories out there about why big stars like tom cruise and john travolta have remained in scientology, long after the organizations horrifying practices. Going clear filmmakers on how scientology sees tom. Catch up with the latest trailers in under 60 seconds, including irresistible, spenser confidential, horse girl, the lovebirds, and vivarium. Scientology doc going clear claims the church split up. Scientology and the prison of belief is likely to remain the movie about the pseudoscientific mind control cult that calls itself the religion of scientology.
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A documentary looking at the innerworkings of the church of scientology. Scientology and the prison of belief is the film for you good enough to win 3 emmy awards. Scientology and the prison of belief the hbo special 705 8. Infused with a good dose of humor and moments worthy of a hollywood script. Going clear with scientology member turned whistleblower. Infused with a good dose of humor and moments worthy of a hollywood script, my scientology movie is stranger than fiction. Jawdropping new york magazine from the academy awardwinning director of taxi to the dark side. If you want a truly indepth documentary about scientology that will both inform and shock you, then alex gibneys going clear. Highlighted in the movie was the personality of l ron hubbard who was determined to.
The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. Mar 04, 2015 going clear filmmakers on how scientology sees tom cruise as useless, uses john travoltas plane. Scientology and the prison of belief the hbo special winner of three 2015 emmy awards, this renowned documentary examines the controversial church of scientology and how the church attracts new followers. Park city, utah secrecy shrouded the controversial documentary going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief, which premiered sunday at the sundance film festival rumors swirled about. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. Anything that helps us to understand and warn us against an unhealthy life choice is a good thing and going clear does just that. My scientology movie 2015 my scientology movie 2015. Watch going clear, the original hbo documentary online at or stream on your own device. Alex gibneys hbo documentary going clear reveals some of scientologys most controversial secrets. Scientology doc going clear shocks sundance filmgoers. Scientology and the prison of belief is streaming, if going clear. Celebrities who are scientologys fiercest defenders. Going clear filmmakers on how scientology sees tom cruise as useless, uses john travoltas plane.
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The highlyanticipated and criticallyacclaimed documentary going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief, which premiered sunday at. Scientology doc going clear claims the church split up tom cruise and nicole kidman. The highly anticipated and critically acclaimed documentary going clear. Going clear is an important documentary in that it shows us the dangers of being sucked into a cult. Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo. Scientology and the prison of belief is a look inside the controversial religion from academy awardwinner alex gibney.
Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Apr 01, 2015 funnyhysterical scenes from going clear. Maybe they have disconnected from you then this film will at least show you why your friend or family member is acting this way. It is a goal man has dreamed of achieving for more than 2500 years, yet the state of clear is far above anything anyone even conceived of previously. Scientology and the prison of belief the hbo special. John travolta responds to hbo scientology documentary. Scientology and the prison of belief critics consensus. The hbo film has been called a powderkeg documentary about the controversial. The full glory of the state of clear has no comparable description in any writings existing in our culture.
After the recent release of hbos explosive scientology documentary going clear, reminis story is now more relevant than ever. Jan 28, 2015 the church of scientology is furious about this new movie. The daily beast spoke with exscientology officer tom devocht, a subject of the doc going clear, about cruises close relationship with scientology head david miscavige. We are back with reaction about the church of scientology. Why leah remini left scientology after 30 years with the church. Mar, 2015 soon into alex gibneys investigative documentary going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief is arguably the. Lessons from this could be applied to any personality cult religion.
Thoroughly disquieting but impossible to ignore, going clear. Mar 27, 2015 this month our book club read lawrence wrights controversial book, going clear. However, in a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that louis is not the only one making a documentary. Scientology and the prison of belief, you hear him lob a question at lawrence wright, the author of. Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former. Scientology and the prison of belief is a searing investigative. Scientology and the prison of belief, director alex gibneys documentary about the famously litigious, allegedly religious organization, arrived in sundance trailing high expectations.
The film profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith, how the church attracts new followers and keeps hold of its alist celebrity devotees. Alex gibneys going clear does a way better job, tackling the same subject. A clear is said to be at cause over that is, in control of their mental energy their thoughts, and able to think clearly even when faced with the very situations that in. Scientology and the prison of belief only screened a few days ago. One of the most talked about films at the 2015 sundance film festival, this powerful documentary highlights the churchs origins, from its roots in the mind of.
Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. Clear scientology in dianetics and scientology, clear is one of the major states practitioners strive to reach on their way up the bridge to total freedom. My scientology movie has some funny scenes and interesting moments, but in the end you dont get a really profound impression of what the church is all about. Scientology and the prison of belief official trailer. It involved giving people codtherapeutic interviews rigged up to a. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wright s book going clear. Suffused with a good dose of humour and moments worthy of a hollywood script, my scientology movie is as outlandish as it is revealing. Hbo to make film of scientology book, hires 160 lawyers cnn.
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