Louis theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous church of scientology. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the church is also making a film about louis theroux. Im louis theroux, here to discuss my scientology movie. Its like when a magician blows his trick and you see how he does it. Jul 21, 2017 march 10, 2017 bullbaiting, squirrel busting. May 04, 2015 recently louis theroux revealed that the church of scientology is looking to neutralise his forthcoming documentary about them by producing their very own film about him. My scientology movie full movie online videos dailymotion. My scientology movie is a movie starring louis theroux, tom cruise, and marty rathbun. The difference is its a louis theroux documentary, so its very conversational, and its sort of about former senior xenu ober wizard marty ratbun, no longer making money as a church enforcer. My scientology movie 2015 tvma 1h 39m british movies after speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. Louis theroux right with marty rathbun, one of the churchs most prominent defectors, in my scientology movie so we thought we could count on the scientologists trying to shatter me. Director john dower and bbc reporter louis theroux do nothing to put me at ease or even help understand how people fall for this religion a selfdescribed universal solvent. Infused with a good dose of humor and moments worthy of a hollywood script, my scientology.
When you make a movie about scientology, scientology comes. I still find it oddly seductive louis therouxs take on scientology. I waited a long time to watch it but was disappointed in the direction and goal of the movie. Louis documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous church of scientology. Released march 10th, 2017, my scientology movie stars louis theroux, marc headley, steven mango, stacia roybal the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 39 min, and received a score of 62 out of. My scientology movie we dont need to leave youtube. Mar 06, 2017 in my scientology movie, bbc journalist louis theroux talks to former membersand reenacts scenes with actorsin an untraditional twist on the scientology expose. My scientology movie is an absurdly funny take on the. However, i dont fault theroux, as he was denied access to everyone and everything currently scientology related, despite repeated attempts at gaining access.
Apr 24, 2015 london renowned british filmmaker louis theroux, whos currently working on a documentary about the church of scientology, is himself going to be the subject of a documentary by the church. July 24, 2016 louis theroux made a scientology documentary without any scientologists in it. Just been informed by scientology lawyers that scientology is working on a documentary about me. He assumes you already have a working knowledge on what this cult is about, the aliens, the crazy sea captain dress up parties, the celebrities and all that. My scientology movie ukusa 99 mins a documentary about what happens when you try to make a documentary about scientology. My scientology movie 2015 my scientology movie 2015. So he did the best he could with what he had in hand. Oct 14, 2015 louis theroux right with marty rathbun, one of the churchs most prominent defectors, in my scientology movie so we thought we could count on the scientologists trying to shatter me. Rons hood louis theroux of my scientology movie is photographed near the.
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Documentarian louis theroux is denied admittance to the church of scientology s headquarters, setting into motion a clever, confrontational and funny plan to try and. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. Louis theroux and john dower discuss their documentary, my. Thompson former contributor opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. It would need to have celebrities, a hollywood setting, big money, and a confusing swirl of innocence and the macabre. Recently louis theroux revealed that the church of scientology is looking to neutralise his forthcoming documentary about them by producing their very. August 23, 2017 seven disturbing documentaries on netflix about religion and cults. Desperate lies of the bbc reporter john sweeney, pilloried on youtube as the exploding tomato, proves once again that you can lead him. London renowned british filmmaker louis theroux, whos currently working on a documentary about the church of scientology, is himself going. Louis theroux on his hilarious scientology meta movie. Mar 09, 2017 in my scientology movie, louis theroux explores the mystery that shrouds the religion of scientology. Documentarian louis theroux is denied admittance to the church of scientology s headquarters, setting into motion a clever, confrontational and funny plan to try and reveal the inner workings of the mysterious organization. As you might guess by now, im pretty disgusted by louis therouxs my scientology movie. Thats scientology defined, says documentarian louis theroux.
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The church of scientology is making a documentary about. Additionally, we object to the characterization of scientologists by the bigoted religionhating wog. Apr 07, 2016 tv personality louis theroux has revealed he was stalked by scientologists while making a documentary about the controversial church. May 21, 2016 despite receiving its debut at last years london film festival, louis theroux s hotly anticipated bigscreen documentary my scientology movie has no official release date attached. Yes, scientology is a religion that was founded by a science fiction writer. I might have to buy two tickets and give them to someone to kind of make up for it. This man made a new movie exposing scientologys inner workings and received physical threats. Mar 02, 2017 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. Ron hubbard around the same time that the first mcdonalds opened, and there are enormous parallels in the. Scientology is the true religion of americas capitalist soul. Filmmaker louis theroux is denied access to the church of scientology s headquarters, setting in motion a clever, confrontational, and funny plan to reveal the inner workings of the mysterious organisation. Louis theroux s new documentary, my scientology movie, premieres this week, shining further light on many of the bizarre and sinister allegations about the religion that counts tom cruise as its second in command. Dont get me wrong, id never take this view with any normal film, but this is louis were talking about.
My scientology movie, created in collaboration with director john dower and twotime academy award winning producer simon chinn searching for. What is the most quintessentially american religion. 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 theroux s bigoted and hateful film my scientology movie. Mike sacks chats with louis theroux about scientology, other cults and creating my scientology movie. Watch full my scientology movie mrpiracy filmes e series. Scientology responds to louis therouxs my scientology. Inspired by the churchs use of filmmaking techniques, and with the aid of real exscientologists, theroux uses unconventional methods to expose and antagonize the church. Jimmy tv special 2000 louis theroux spends a week with the eccentric broadcaster and charity fundraiser sir jimmy savile and attempts to get behind the. I dont want to spoil anything but definitely worth the watch and if you like louis theroux you know what to expect already. My scientology movie buy, rent or watch on fandangonow.
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Originally, the filmmakers try to involve the church of scientology, but it refuses. My scientology movie is out in theaters and ondemand, amazon video and itunes this friday, march 10. Also, the movie seems to be based around marty rathbun, an ex scientology exec, but louis seems to turn on him during the movie. Instead, they are undercut by the skits, which seem silly. My scientology movie will be released around australia in selected cinemas from september 8 for one week only ahead of therouxs australian live tour later in the month. I found myself mentally suggesting to rathbun that he needs counseling, though i doubt he would get it as an exscientologist. Louis therouxs my scientology movie is now available on.
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