It is one of the most highly additive and destructive drugs in the world. As someone who didnt know much about scientology before hand, this documentary was shocking on so many levels. Hbo is readying a documentary that will take a penetrating look at the church of scientology and its influence in hollywood. Hes investigated wikileaks, enron and the catholic church. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief will air in 2015. His book cocaine true, cocaine blue documents the brutal realities facing communities affected by the drug. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah.
Mar 26, 2018 stories from leah reminis scientology show 8 disturbing bombshells from leah reminis scientology documentary series. Renowned documentary photographer eugene richards recorded the brutal realities facing communities affected by crack renowned documentary photographer eugene richards bore witness to the ravages of. Hbo readies scientology documentary going clear rolling stone. Director alex gibneys explosive hbo documentary about scientology, going clear, which is based on lawrence wrights bestselling book of the same. Scientology and the prison of belief sbs on demand. If theroux expects to do a documentary about scientology, hes going to have to find some hangerson, exes, indies, anons, and critics to chat with.
In fact, the documentarys approach is relatively respectful. 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 on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. Renowned documentary photographer eugene richards recorded the brutal realities facing communities affected by crack. Trapped in the closet, arguably the greatest south park episode ever, aired 11 years ago. America is fascinated by tales of the exploits of gangsters, hustlers, dealers, and killers, but america is very rarely equipped, prepared, or inclined to deal with the fallout of these elements in real life. Scientology and the prison of belief, alex gibney s explosive documentary which takes an inside look at the religion and its deep. Good documentaries on 80s crack epidemic lipstick alley. Real people, real stories, focusing on each of the 11 most commonly abused substances. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drug. Now, filmmaker alex gibney has tackled another powerful multinational accused of abuse. In a letter to the hollywood reporter, church of scientology spokesperson karin pouw writes that.
Mar 23, 2014 renowned documentary photographer eugene richards bore witness to the ravages of the crack epidemic that gripped the northeast in the 1980s. All it takes to exterminate this propaganda is the video evidence of the resortlike groundsthe stateoftheart production facilities, lush landscaping, pool, tennis courts, recreational facilities, housekeeping services and even a golf course. The truth about drugs official church of scientology. Nicholas writes in the books epilogue, is not to define a national agenda. It received widespread praise from critics and was nominated for seven emmy. John travolta is sticking up for scientology just over a week after the hbo documentary going clear exposed a number of unflattering aspects of. As alex gibneys documentary going clear opens around the country, the church of scientology is making its final stand against the film in the form of a. The 6 most disturbing moments from hbos scientology. It was just another ploy to blame black people for what is wrong in america.
Owen gleiberman awards five stars to a film that has the scary. Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo. Caught and then convicted to life in prison during the mid90s, freeway rick reduced his sentence to 20 years an extremely rare feat. Small doses of it are smoked into the lungs and delivered quickly to the brain. The truth about drugs documentary is the cornerstone of the drugfree world campaign, sponsored by the church of scientology. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. Scientology and me was a television documentary broadcast 14 may 2007 as part of the bbcs panorama series. Jun 28, 2015 hes investigated wikileaks, enron and the catholic church. Heres how the crack epidemic brought a city to its knees. Theres a documentary on people who escaped cults, which counts a former member of scientology as one of its topics. The filmmaker of going clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the dangers of blind faith. However, the introduction of crack was destructive to black communities. I missed seeing the actual ad during that 24 hour window but as of the time right now.
Documenting the ravages of the 1980s crack epidemic al jazeera. The truth about drugs film a powerful and comprehensive look into the true dangers of the most popular drugs, from marijuana, opioids and synthetic street drugs, to the addictive pharmaceuticals marketed with slick advertising campaigns and stocked inside medicine cabinets of the average american household. Jul 15, 2019 two subjects from the documentary going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. What is the impact of the hbo documentary film going clear. Mysterious deaths religious documentary real stories. I only knew that they had a god called lord xenu, and tom cruise was a member. Scientology officials have hit back with their own public relations effort. The uk reported an increase of 74% in seizures of crack cocaine in drug raids between 2000 and 2006. Not that this is remotely shocking news, but the new hbo documentary going clear. Real people, real stories learn about the 11 most abused substances. Mar 30, 2015 its possible that hbos scientology documentary, going clear.
The 62yearold actor defended the controversial religious movement and said he. This resulted in a number of social consequences, such as increasing crime and violence in american inner city neighborhoods, as well as a resulting backlash in the form of tough on crime policies. Documenting the ravages of the 1980s crack epidemic al. The secrets of scientology is a documentary which was broadcast on 28 september 2010 as part of the bbcs panorama documentary strand.
This creates a short high, followed by tiredness, depression, panic, anxiety, and brain damage. In fact, the documentary s approach is relatively respectful. Scientology and me is a television documentary conducted by reporter john sweeney, which aired on the bbc program, panorama on 14 may 2007. Renowned documentary photographer eugene richards bore witness to the ravages of the crack epidemic that gripped the northeast in the 1980s. But ive also known many people who have lost their life savings and their house, and their entire family because of scientology. Soon into alex gibneys investigative documentary going clear. Academy awardwinner alex gibney turns his gaze to scientology in this provocative documentary based on the book by pulitzer prize winner lawrence wright. Watch the fulllength antidrug educational documentary the truth about drugs. What is the impact of the hbo documentary film going. By 2002, the united kingdom was experiencing their own crack epidemic, with the number of crack addicts seeking help climbing nearly 50% that year. John travolta defends scientology against going clear, says church has been beautiful to me by jackie willis 5. My scientology movie louis theroux documentary page 3. Scientology and the prison of belief, which premiered sunday at the sundance film festival. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drugfree.
Who is leah remini, what is scientology and the aftermath. Dangerous would be an understatement, but the same is true of any religion or belief when taken too far. In addition to its sidestoryline involving tom cruise and john travolta refusing to come out of a literal closet, the episode concisely broke down the secret doctrine of. Cia involvement in contra cocaine trafficking wikipedia. Real people, real stories, focusing on each of the 11 most commonly abused substances the film presents the facts. Scientology, hollywood, and the prison of belief, hbos new documentary about the church of scientology, filmmakers and. Rayful edmonds rise to washington, dcs crack kingpin duration. Presented by john sweeney, it is a followup of his 2007 investigation into the church of scientology and features interviews with former highranking members of the organisation.
Scientology, the exfiles filmed by four corners, australian broadcasting channel. They could easily have made it a long series of crimes and frauds set to scary networktv is your lawnmower killing you. Its possible that hbos scientology documentary, going clear. The truth about drugs educational film church of scientology. Incredible drone footage reveals church of scientologys bizarre and secretive 500acre hq complete with fullsized theatre just for tom cruise amazing aerial video reveals the sprawling.
Scientologys truth about drugs program is a solution to the global drug. Freeway rick ross on how he introduced crack to the u. Former drug addicts seek to educate others by sharing their harrowing stories, from getting hooked with just one hit, to the ultimate devastation caused to. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you 48. Leah reminis scientologybusting reality show is the best. Jemeker thompson the queenpin 80s crack epidemic hd. Church of scientology slams hbos going clear documentary. John travolta defends beautiful scientology against hbo. Any one with a pea brain knows whites are the biggest drug addicts.
The true story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still untold. The insane things that people will believe is astonishing. Scientology and the prison of belief, alex gibneys documentary based on the book by the pulitzer prizewinning journalist lawrence wright, was a revelation to many and a certain. Crack epidemic, the significant increase in the use of crack cocaine, or crack, in the united states during the early 1980s. Church of scientologys bizarre and secretive hq revealed.
Mar 31, 2019 academy awardwinner alex gibney turns his gaze to scientology in this provocative documentary based on the book by pulitzer prize winner lawrence wright a tale of ego, exploitation and lust for. The 62yearold actor defended the controversial religious movement and said he is not interested in watching the series. The church of scientology has denounced the documentary as a bigoted propaganda piece. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted. Filmmaker alex gibney interviews former members of the church of scientology and reveals abuses and strange practices within the controversial organization. Stories from leah reminis scientology show popsugar. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. The church of scientology has fired back at going clear. When i first decided to watch a documentary on scientology, i didnt know anything about it, like its beliefs, philosophy, and other core aspects. Scientology and the prison of belief reportedly outs john travolta for the sixth ninth fifteenth time. Eradicating the worldwide drug abuse epidemic church of. At the center of the truth about drugs educational program is a 100minute documentary the truth about drugs. Going clear filmmakers on scientologists tom cruise and.
Theres nothing in it that hasnt been said many times before. The crack epidemic in the united states was a surge of crack cocaine use in major cities across the united states between the early 1980s. Alex gibneys documentary demystifies the powerful organisation. This documentary is the real story of what drugs are and what they do to ones body and mindtold by people whove been there, done them and survived to tell about it. In it, reporter john sweeney visited the united states to investigate whether the church of scientology was becoming more mainstream. Apr 07, 2015 john travolta is sticking up for scientology just over a week after the hbo documentary going clear exposed a number of unflattering aspects of the religion some former members describe as a. Mar 20, 2015 going clear is a mustsee scientology documentary. The full story of the 1980 s crack epidemic is still yet to be told. Dec 14, 2016 john travolta has dismissed leah reminis new scientology documentary. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. This resulted in a number of social consequences, such as increasing crime and violence in american inner city neighborhoods, as well as a resulting backlash in the form of tough on crime. A new hbo documentary entitled going clear makes outspoken claims about scientologys prominent personalities, including the accusation that the church helped tom cruise tap nicole kidman.
About drugs documentary is the cornerstone of the foundation for a drugfree world campaign, sponsored by the church of scientology. With 20,000,000 people they estimated would see the ad, assuming all of those views are from new people yeah right interested in knowing more about scientology that means. A number of writers have alleged that the united states central intelligence agency cia was involved in cocaine trafficking during the 1980s. Mar, 2015 as alex gibneys documentary going clear opens around the country, the church of scientology is making its final stand against the film in the form of a fivepage letter to the hollywood reporter. Louis therouxs expose is the most damning yet source. Stories from leah reminis scientology show 8 disturbing bombshells from leah reminis scientology documentary series. Crack epidemic united states history 1980s britannica.
A sub for the discussion of all things scientology related. The myths of crack cocaine with dr carl hart from joe. These messages can effectively deter firsttime drug use and form a vital. In his documentary going clear alex gibney staged a fake scene starring a handful of ants. Nov 25, 2014 hbo readies scientology documentary going clear alex gibneydirected film based on lawrence wrights going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief, didnt show you anything you didnt already know. Scientology and the prison of belief, you hear him lob a question at lawrence wright, the author of. The program gained particular controversy before and during filming due to unresolved differences on content and approach between sweeneys production team and scientology spokesman tommy davis, who did not want detractors or perceived. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drugfree world. John travolta defends scientology against going clear. These claims have led to investigations by the united states government, including hearings and reports by the united states house of representatives, senate, department of justice, and the cias office of the inspector general.
Leah reminis film is turning scientologys celebrity. John travolta has dismissed leah reminis new scientology documentary. Reporter john sweeney visited the united states to investigate whether the church of scientology was becoming more mainstream. Going clear is a mustsee scientology documentary bbc. Fans would be especially interested in learning more about nicoles 2001 divorce from tom cruise, an avid scientologist.
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