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I'm currently working on a feature film about Scientology. In these clips you can see some of the people involved in the project and some of the events that may wind up in the film.

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The 4th of July Event

Los Angeles named a small block in front of Scientology's property "L. Ron Hubbard Way."

In 1999, I saw that the Scientologists were having a 4th of July Street Fair on that public block. The event was open to the public so I went to shoot a little videotape of the event.

What happened when I arrived was far more interesting than I ever expected it could be. I was able to videotape Scientologists "applying the tech" and trying to "bullbait" me into a fight.

Scientology: Human Trafficking Press Conference in L.A.

Andreas Heldal-Lund in Hollywood

The webmaster of www.xenu.net, the most important website critical of Scientology, visited America in 2004. While in Los Angeles he joined in with a few locals for a picket of Scientology.

Joel Phillips runs a website that smears critics of Scientology so when Joel showed up with a cameraman to "interview" Andreas, I decided to capture the event on video.

The first few minutes of part two are missing because I discovered too late that Joel had followed us to Hollywood Blvd to continue his taping.

Scientology Broadcasts

With Tom Cruise's career implosion, the media have felt safe once more to report on Scientology's fraud and abuse.

Seeing no retribution from Scientology after the "South Park" episode, the press has dropped some of their fear of Scientology lawsuits and looked at the subject again.

Scientology: Nightline with David Miscavige

After a Time Magazine cover story entitled "Scientology: The Cult of Greed and Power," David Miscavige agreed to be interviewed live by Ted Koppel.

Until Nothing Remains

A public TV network in Germany secretly filmed a TV movie about corporate Scientology and their destructive disconnection policy. Based on the true story of Heiner von Rönn.

Clearwater City Commission Meetings

In 2000 and 2001, I lived in Clearwater, Florida, a sleepy beachfront town which has become Scientology's mecca. They snuck into town under an assumed name in the late 70's and have dominated the city since. I spoke at several council meetings as did some of my friends and co-workers at the Lisa McPherson Trust.

Scientology: Tory Christman Speaks at CFI

Tory spent 30 years in Scientology reaching the upper level course of OTVII. She was well regarded in the group and featured in Scientology publications.

She left Scientology in 2000 and has become one of the most effective voices exposing the abusive and fraudulent nature of the group.

This speech was given before a large crowd at the Center of Inquiry - West in Los Angeles. It was the first time she had made a speech before a large group and it was very well received.

Scientology: Tory Speaks in Santa Barbara

9/17/05 - Tory spoke to the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara, California. Her speech drew a large and receptive audience who enjoyed hearing about the fraud and abuse built into Scientology.

Tory Returns to the CFI West

8/27/08 - Tory Christman talks about Scientology fraud and abuse at the Center for Inquiry West in Los Angeles.

The Tragic Death of Lisa McPherson

Lisa McPherson was a Scientologist who told her family and friends she was leaving the church and returning home to Texas. Before she was able to do so, she was held against her will for 17 days in Scientology's lavish Fort Harrison Hotel in Clearwater, Florida. She lost 40 pounds during her captivity and died a horrible death.

Son Of Hubbard

L. Ron Hubbard Jr. was at his dad's side through the first decade of Scientology's existence. He left the church and was so embarrassed by his father's legacy that he legally changed his name to Ron DeWolfe, taking his mother's maiden name.

By the early 80's, L. Ron Hubbard Sr. was in hiding in the desert, having let his third wife go to prison with ten other top Scientology officials for covert ops run against the US Government. (google "Operation Snow White)

DeWolfe sued Scientology, fearing his father was really dead and seeking his inheritance. He spoke out in several forums, revealing the fraud he witnessed in the formation of Scientology.

Panorama Exposes Scientology 5/14/07

John Sweeney takes on L. Ron Hubbard's sci-fi cult in this new BBC1 documentary.

Scientology: Heber vs. Phil

5/14/95 - The wonderfully over the top "president" of Scientology, Heber Jenztsch appeared on the Phil Donahue show. Donahue knows quite a bit about Scientology and does a good job although getting Heber to appear meant agreeing to Scientology's ground rules so no critics appear on the show.

Mind Control

Scientology has been accused of brain washing its followers. The truth is far more subtle but just as insidious. These videos show how people can be controlled and convinced to do things they never thought possible.

Panels

Discussions about cults including Scientology.

Scientology: Humanist Society Meeting

Tory Christman and Barbara Graham speak about Scientology at the Humanist Society Meeting.