A few of the comments at the beginning of this review:
“You feel euphoric…”
“I was deeply convinced that we were going to save the world…”
“JAW – DROPPING”- New York Magazine
“They sell it all in the beginning as something quite logical..”
“Going Clear should certainly rattle the walls, if not shake them to their very foundation… Variety
“You take on a matrix of thought that is not your own…”
This documentary is written and directed by Academy Award winner, Alex Gibney. The video is a review of the documentary and interview with Mr. Gibney by Chris Hayes on ALL IN- MSNBC. The documentary will debut March 29th. It is based on the book- “Going Clear”, by Lawrence Wright.
The alleged allegations of abuse carried out in the name of Scientology were shocking to me.
The Church of Scientology denies the claims with their statement including these words:
“This bigoted propaganda by Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright is built on falsehoods by admitted liars.”
Alex Gibney is asked by Chris Hayes, “What is new in the film that people didn’t know about Scientology?”
He answers, “One of the things that is new is understanding how very smart sophisticated people get involved in Scientology…”
Hayes goes on, “Do you think Scientology is a sham?”
Gibney replies, “I think people are entitled to believe whatever they want…but where the rubber meets the road is when you have human rights abuses…and so, you can separate that from the belief system. .… My issue is with documents human rights abuses committed in the name of this religion.”
His answer focuses on a very important point. The practices are the critical test. This documentary could answer several questions about other groups, as well. Please, watch for yourself and decide.
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