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Greetings. Special thanks to Dr. KIP WILLIAMS for his endorsement of Truth Be Told. Kipling D. Williams, Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the same institution. He is most noted for his research on ostracism and has developed unique methods to study the processes and consequences. Williams believes that “social influence is of great importance to his self-definition and to his interest in social psychology.” Simply put, he believes that “the heart of social psychology is social influence.” FUN FACT: Dr. Williams and an assistant drove 3 hours from Purdue University to attend a screening of Truth Be Told in Dayton, OH. He declined our offer to provide an advance online screener of the film because he wanted to watch the film for the first time with a public audience. Dr. Williams also spoke with the audience after the film to share some thoughts and research on the deleterious effects of ostracism. Dr. Williams' website: http://williams.socialpsychology.org/ --- We're arriving in Scotland on 3/18 to kick-off a 3-week Truth Be Told promotional tour of the UK and Central Europe. Scheduled stops include (but are not limited to): Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Nottingham and London. Meetups and other special events are also planned for Brussels and Zurich. Full itinerary will be posted soon! We welcome any and all ideas for meetups and events to include in the tour. We cordially invite all to share your thoughts and suggestions at: [email protected]. As a reminder, use code TWITTER10 for 25% Deluxe Edition discount and REDDIT3 for 33% discount on Special Edition of Truth Be Told. Thank you for taking the time to read this! More to come... All the best, Gregorio Director - Truth Be Told

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Greetings.

The following first appeared on Facebook 1/31/15:

"Wow, just finished watching ‘Truth Be Told,’ and I must say that this is one of the most well-done documentaries I’ve ever seen. Those that know me know that I am a writer and artist so I always approach films as art. So, that said, I was totally on-board with the cinematography, the use of colors, and sounds in the background. For instance, I loved the red necktie on the gentleman standing at his father’s grave- a black & white scene. I loved the subliminal graphic flashes in the background, and even the shadow of the Watchtower looming over various scenes. The cuckoo clock sounding in the background was perfectly well-timed, and even the doorbell was just right (it made my doggy bark!).

Aside from the artsiness, I enjoyed the factoids that were displayed on the screen. I likened them to the Three Bears story – not too much, not too little, but just right. They were enough to assist the viewer with a little background information and did not overwhelm. One fact, the one that says 63% of “witness” children leave the org was a little surprising. It is also very telling. See? It was just enough fact, enough to cause one to ponder a moment on what was being conveyed.

The people who told the story of what life is like as a Jehovah's Witness were brilliant. They didn’t convey any outward animosity, but one can see the frustrations they experienced. I was pleased to see that they are all happy people now. I do want to add that I truly loved the brilliant use of black & white versus color in this piece. It was almost analogous; being a witness is very black & white, but once one moves through the steps of their departure, life turns very colorful.

All of this was skillfully woven into a factual look at what it is like for people of all age categories within their organization. Those that have no experience with them will come away with a good understanding of why Jehovah's Witnesses do and say what they do. It is also a good reminder for those that have left, with flourish or for those that have chosen to simply fade away (usually with good reason as I have), of what they left behind, and allows one to solidify that decision with real truth and logic."

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We cordially invite you to share your thoughts about TRUTH BE TOLD with us directly at [email protected]. All feedback is greatly appreciated!

Really good things are on the horizon including our upcoming UK/Europe tour to film select interviews about the international JW experience. Scheduled stops include (but are not limited to): Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Nottingham and London. Meetups and other special events are also planned for Belgium, Amsterdam and Norway.

Official announcement coming soon!

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

All the best,

Gregorio

www.hereliesthetruth.com

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"This is a powerful documentary about a particular form of fundamentalist religion, Jehovah's Witnesses, that involves millions of adherents around the world. Although the Jehovah's Witness faith is socially accepted in most western countries as part of the mainstream religious spectrum, this film clearly demonstrates its reliance on techniques that are characteristic of what we generally label as cults: thought control aimed at the suppression of creativity, independent thought and critical reflection; demands for strict behavioral obedience; dogmatic dependence on scripture as the only reliable source of truth; and deliberate isolation of adherents from others who do not share the faith. "Remarkably, despite the way in which they were raised, the speakers present as thoughtful and reasonable individuals who are able to dispassionately describe their involvement as Jehovah's Witnesses. They appear to have transcended the cognitive and emotional and behavioral limits that had been imposed on them by their church, and have taken advantage of their new freedom to think and act in positive and independent ways. "I highly recommend this film as an important window into the world of dogmatic fundamentalism."

JAMES E. ALCOCK has been a Professor of Psychology at York University (Canada) since 1973. He is a noted critic of parapsychology and is a Fellow and Member of the Executive Council for the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He is a member of the editorial Board of The Skeptical Inquirer, and a frequent contributor to the magazine. He has also been a columnist for Humanist Perspectives Magazine. He is regarded as one of the most outstanding skeptics of the 20th Century.

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"What drives Jehovah's Witnesses? This candid documentary shows enough of the inner workings to serve as a warning. "

-DANIEL DENNETT

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