Former actor and model, Mickey Willis, shares his journey in Hollywood and the toxic nature of the industry. The influence of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey on Mickey's involvement in the culture wars is explored. Mickey's viral video expressing unconditional love for their child's gender choices made them a figurehead for the transgender movement. The controversy surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement and the dangers of using the hero's journey in documentaries are also discussed.
Mickey Willis expresses mistrust in Western medicine and implies Anthony Fauci's involvement in distributing the harmful drug AZT.
Mickey Willis's documentary series 'Pandemic' highlights the dangers of spreading untruths and the importance of holding onto truth in an era of growing misinformation.
Deep dives
Mickey Willis's Experience in Hollywood and AZT Controversy
Mickey Willis, an independent filmmaker, shares his disillusionment with Hollywood, where he faced rejection and witnessed the darker side of the industry. He also discusses his personal tragedy involving the AIDS epidemic, highlighting his belief that the drug AZT caused harm and led to the death of his brother. Mickey expresses his mistrust in Western medicine and implies that Anthony Fauci, the renowned scientist, was involved in the distribution of AZT.
The Influence of Joseph Campbell and the Hero's Journey
Mickey Willis talks about his discovery of Joseph Campbell's work and the impact it had on his life. He explains that Campbell's idea of the hero's journey resonated with him and inspired his mindset during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mickey believes that he is on his own heroic journey, investigating and exposing Dragons, symbolizing different issues such as trans rights activists, Black Lives Matter, and the World Economic Forum's Great Reset. He suggests that these Dragons are part of a unified plot to destroy the nuclear family and enslave people.
Mickey's Involvement in the Pandemic Documentary Series
Mickey Willis's documentary series called 'Pandemic' gained attention during the lockdown. The videos portrayed Judy Mikovits, a self-proclaimed whistleblower, and touched on controversial topics such as vaccines and global conspiracies. Mickey acknowledges that his videos aimed to go viral and create shock value to capture an audience. He suggests caution towards vaccines and questions their safety and effectiveness, while facing criticism and experiencing backlash from his community.
Consequences and Criticism
Mickey Willis experienced the consequences of his controversial documentary series, 'Pandemic.' He faced backlash from his community, with neighbors petitioning against him and receiving threats to his family. Mickey expresses a shift towards more conservative views, doubting mainstream science and media. However, his claims are challenged and criticized by experts who argue that his narratives lack credible evidence and misrepresent individuals such as Anthony Fauci. The series emphasizes the dangers of spreading untruths and the importance of holding onto truth in an era of growing misinformation.
How a former actor and model, burned by Hollywood and devastated by the death of his brother, has become an important culture warrior, fueling the flames of every story we tell this season.
Written and presented by Jon Ronson
Produced by Sarah Shebbeare
Original music by Phil Channell
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