Ron hubbard is a largerthanlife figure a war hero, philosopher and humanitarian. Feb 10, 2014 louis theroux is working on a documentary about scientology. Scientology was facing a lawsuit for the abuse and wrongful death of one of its members, lisa mcpherson, who died while being held against her will at. While the media has been focusing on alex gibneys hboproduced documentary about scientology, going clear, which is premiering this month at the sundance film festival, we pointed out that theroux and the bbc were also working to make a featurelength movie and seemed to be talking to some of the same subjects. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. The british broadcaster put out a request on twitter today february 10 for scientologists who would be interested in getting involved. 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. David miscavige is the ecclesiastical leader of the scientology religion. Ackerman, jonathan adams, barry aird, jamie dewolf. From his position as chairman of the board religious technology center rtc, mr. Please keep in mind that this sub is open to scientologists, exscientologists, and those who have never been in but who are interested in scientology as an organization or as a belief system. I was born into scientology, ribisi said in a june 2014 episode of the radio podcast, wtf with marc maron. David miscavige is a terrorist spooky a new documentary on the secretive religion claims that the church of scientology s leader, david miscavige, is employing. My scientology movie 2015 tvma 1h 39m documentaries after speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events.
In fact, some pundits were slapping their foreheads over the blatant use of scientology as far back as last year when the. My scientology movie is an eccentric, entertaining look. Michael leonard tilse joined the scientology organisation in 1975 in san francisco. My scientology movie louis theroux documentary why we. It received a peoples choice award nomination for favorite dramatic movie. Film director, academy award winner, in response to the san diego branchs public support of california proposition 8 and other factors, including scientology s indefensible actions, and inactions and lies he progressed up to ot vii in the 1980s where he remained until he left the church. The hollywood reporter, llc is a subsidiary of prometheus global media, llc. Paul haggis on scientology, the crash oscar, and third person. A religionbased on the cosmic revelations of an inspired geniusthat boasts more than 100,000 faithful followers throughout the world. The giver is a 2014 american social science fiction dystopian film directed by phillip noyce and starring jeff bridges, brenton thwaites, odeya rush, meryl streep, alexander skarsgard, katie holmes, cameron monaghan, taylor swift, and emma tremblay. The church of scientology, has obtained an injunction against the showing of the independent film the profit. Welcome to r scientology, a sub for discussing scientology and the church of scientology. The film takes an unconventional approach to the subject matter, featuring young actors auditioning for parts playing highprofile scientologists in scenes recreating accounts. Movieweb val kilmer remembers the icy top gun prank he pulled on tom cruise.
Scientology and the prison of belief power online 2015 free, as it is now available on putlocker for free download without any software and many other websites that provide free hosting of the movie on their servers and the. Well reveal the hidden origins, strict doctrine, secret language and celebrity allure of the wealthy and influential institution. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie. The film premiered at the 2015 sundanc e film festival in park city, utah. Even though we are all keeping our distance, we are all in this together.
My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion whose lack of investigative depth is more than balanced out by its sense of. Scientology responds to louis therouxs my scientology movie. Jul 31, 2014 scientology is a secretive religion and does not advertise some of its core beliefs to outsiders. Hbo prepping bombshell scientology film from oscar winner. Aug 25, 2014 the late wife of scientology founder l. My scientology movie theatrical trailer inspired by the churchs use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization, l. One of the most famous is schizopolis, a fascinating film about the destruction of human communication and the dissatisfaction brought on by societal conformity. President, hbo documentary films, december 16, 2014 letter to alex. A 37minute orientation film created by golden era productions and shown only in scientology facilities. Bbc host louis theroux makes his feature debut in my scientology movie, john dowers nervy look at the religion everyone loves to gossip about. Jun 18, 20 scientology, in case their beliefs are still insanely confusing to you, teaches that humans are immortal creatures who have been brainwashed by the souls of alien creatures known as thetans. Hbo is gearing up for battle with the church of scientology over a documentary film the pay tv service hopes to present.
Katie holmes says so much about scientology without saying. Catch up with the latest trailers in under 60 seconds, including irresistible, spenser confidential, horse girl, the lovebirds, and vivarium. Miscavige bears the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the standard and pure application of l. A devastating two hour documentary based on lawrence wrights book of the same name.
Katie holmes says so much about scientology without saying anything at all in the giver katie holmes, left, and alexander skarsgard in a scene from the giver. My scientology movie louis theroux documentary page 2. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Katie holmes celebrity profile check out the latest katie holmes photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
A film based on a true story about former scientologists. Nobody said a film festival like sundance would be a walk in the park. Hbo announced in december 2014 that alex gibney, an oscarwinning director who made enron. I have a slight fear of intimacy he has spent years getting under the skin of his famous subjects. A striking portrait of drifters and seekers in post world war ii america, paul thomas andersons the master unfolds the journey of a naval veteran joaquin phoenix who arrives home from war. Ron hubbards technologies and keeping scientology working. Jenna miscavige hill, niece of scientologys current.
Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentar y film about scientolo gy. In order to free oneself from their influence, they must undergo a series of counseling sessions which are made available after a number of fees are paid. Louis theroux plays this setup and stuntdriven documentary for laughs. Inspired by the church of scientologys use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization louis theroux uses actors to replay some incide. My scientology movie, the newest film by the british documentarian louis theroux, vibrates with effortwith machinations and stunts and stitch ups that all seem intent on producing an aha moment. Theres a lot of people who ask me about scientology, and at the end of the day. Mar 10, 2017 my scientology movie is an eccentric, entertaining look into the scandalridden church.
The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Hbo prepping bombshell scientology film from oscar winner exclusive. Told in a frantic streamofconsciousness style, the film s main character is fletcher munson, an employee of theodore azimuth schwitters. Experts on the religion say that church officials avoid discussing some of these beliefs with new members and it is not until they have been part of the church for a long time that they learn some of the more mystical beliefs. Scientology is laid bare by a film that skilfully knits together archive footage, testimonials from former high ranking officials and public, and dramatic reconstructions. 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. For a movie that is officially not about scientology, having cruise screen it, if he indeed did, sure would seem like a curious. Hbo to make film of scientology book, hires 160 lawyers cnn. Jan 28, 2015 the church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. But the film, about a simpleton who hooks up with batman and batman.
Jul 12, 2017 paul haggis on scientology, the crash oscar, and third person. Its pretty obvious, then, that after earth is a scientology movie. Former scientologists disclose the reasons they were drawn to the cult, and why they left. A confidentiality agreement must be signed before watching the film. Scientology and the prison of belief online 2015 free, as it is now available on putlocker for free download without any software and many other websites that provide free hosting of the movie on their servers and the movie is live running in the website whether you wanted to watch or it has been made available for the fans out there searching for the genuine source to watch. My scientology movie very much lived up to its title in being a somewhat selfindulgent and directionless peek into the church. Americas book of secrets scientology tv episode 2014 imdb. It is one of the most secret organizations in america. A documentary looking at the innerworkings of the church of scientology.
Hbo readies for scientology battle with 160 lawyers new york post. Hbo to make film of scientology book, hires 160 lawyers. In fact, the show earned the network its highestrated series launch since big smo in june 2014. Perhaps my perception is clouded by havingvalready watched the hbo documentary going clear, which, to me, was the ultimate takedown of the church of scientology. Recorded at flag down 2014 exposing the fraud and abuse of the scientology cult. Scientology another failed grand opening 2014 youtube. It commissioned the scientology project nearly two years ago. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. Not that theres anything wrong with the movie being based on scientology. Apr 18, 2016 church of scientology spokesman ken delusion held a press conference today at scientology media productions wherein he declared to the assembled homo sap media, we in scientology strenuously object to louis therouxs bigoted and hateful film my scientology movie. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going c lear. Scientology and the prison of belief full online streaming i watch now in hd movies stream watch going clear.
Instead, over the course of nearly a hundred hours of filming in 2014, he claimed he found himself being used. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. To illuminate you on exactly how this enigmatic religion has been given the undercover cinematic treatment, take a look at 5 movies influenced by scientology. Aug 18, 2014 katie holmes says so much about scientology without saying anything at all in the giver. Scientol ogy, hollywood and the prison of be li ef 201 3. After earth isnt even the first scifi epic based on the teachings of l.