The Fake Ass Book Club Moni and Kat review "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief", with guest K.C. @dangerbrewer
Aug 21, 2024
01:20:31
Welcome Back F.A.B. FAM!! This week Moni and Kat, along with special guest and friend of the show K.C. @dangerbrewer, dive head first into “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief”. Going Clear is a 2015 documentary on HBO directed by Alex Gibney, based on the book by Lawrence Wright. The film explores the history, beliefs, and controversies of the Church of Scientology. It features interviews with former high-ranking members, revealing the church's alleged abuse, manipulation, and control tactics. The documentary highlights the church's aggressive legal tactics, financial exploitation, and the psychological hold it maintains over its members. Tune in as they unpack this compelling expose on Scientology. They had so much to say, you won’t want to miss this funny and wildly entertaining conversation!! Cheers!🥂
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.
Dedication: To our patrons!! Always and forever, Thank you!
Moni: To anyone leaving an abusive situation including but not limited to Scientology.
Kat: To Ridley Scott the the creator of the Alien movies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridley_Scott
Notes:
About our guest: K.C. @dangerbrewer
https://www.instagram.com/dangerbrewer?igsh=Y2gzeXgxOHVtODM1
K.C. helped produce our live show at The Middle Ground Comedy Fest! Thanks K.C.!!
About the Author: Lawrence Wright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Wright
About the Director: Paul Haggis https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0353673/
About Going Clear : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Clear_(film)
Going Clear won a Peabody:
:https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/going-clear-scientology-and-the-prison-of-belief/
Image of Scientology "Bridge of Total Freedom" https://images.app.goo.gl/Lojcae6GJ8t2ALMY8
**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.
Dedication: To our patrons!! Always and forever, Thank you!
Moni: To anyone leaving an abusive situation including but not limited to Scientology.
Kat: To Ridley Scott the the creator of the Alien movies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ridley_Scott
Notes:
About our guest: K.C. @dangerbrewer
https://www.instagram.com/dangerbrewer?igsh=Y2gzeXgxOHVtODM1
K.C. helped produce our live show at The Middle Ground Comedy Fest! Thanks K.C.!!
About the Author: Lawrence Wright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Wright
About the Director: Paul Haggis https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0353673/
About Going Clear : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_Clear_(film)
Going Clear won a Peabody:
:https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/going-clear-scientology-and-the-prison-of-belief/
Image of Scientology "Bridge of Total Freedom" https://images.app.goo.gl/Lojcae6GJ8t2ALMY8
**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!