A few years ago, the folks making the film "The Master" hinted that it would be an exposé on Scientology. Unfortunately, by the time the film was ready for the theaters, it was a washed out mess that seemed to have nothing to do with Scientology in the least and I have no idea what the actual goal of the film actually was. Rumors were that the filmmakers buckled to the usual litigious reaction from this 'church'. Fortunately, the folks who made "Going Clear" were never so timid. Their documentary is tough, fair and fascinating and doesn't pull its punches.
The documentary is exquisitely crafted and presents its case in the destructiveness of Scientology. While I am sure members of this organization will refuse to watch it and denounce it, the film appears fair and could have made many more accusations (such as a few suspicious deaths never mentioned in the film). It also consisted mostly of disaffected ex-members discussing the organization's shortcomings. Some of these were just your average members but many were also among the highest ranking members. There also are LOTS of these folks, so it's not just one or two angry folks but quite a few people in the know discussing a 'church' which uses many unsavory and illegal tactics. What they are and how destructive the organization is you should see for yourself. My job is just discussing the quality of the film itself. And, in this sense, the documentary is exceptionally well made--professional, well presented and utterly convincing. This is THE exposé to see on this disturbing group and its leaders.
The documentary is exquisitely crafted and presents its case in the destructiveness of Scientology. While I am sure members of this organization will refuse to watch it and denounce it, the film appears fair and could have made many more accusations (such as a few suspicious deaths never mentioned in the film). It also consisted mostly of disaffected ex-members discussing the organization's shortcomings. Some of these were just your average members but many were also among the highest ranking members. There also are LOTS of these folks, so it's not just one or two angry folks but quite a few people in the know discussing a 'church' which uses many unsavory and illegal tactics. What they are and how destructive the organization is you should see for yourself. My job is just discussing the quality of the film itself. And, in this sense, the documentary is exceptionally well made--professional, well presented and utterly convincing. This is THE exposé to see on this disturbing group and its leaders.