Cia crack epidemic documentary about scientology

John travolta defends beautiful scientology against hbo. Nov 11, 2016 below is a 1990s documentary exposing the franklin cover up and the story of child sex slave johnny gosch. A write up about a film the marketing of madness is described by this site as one sided and manipulative. These events led to what is known as the crack epidemic in the. The 6 most disturbing moments from hbos scientology. Hes investigated wikileaks, enron and the catholic church. Dec 22, 2015 not mentioning the fact that the cia continued its fascination with psychic phenomena through out the sixties and early seventies according to documents released under the freedom of information act in the mid 1990s which would later involve members of the church of scientology. This presentation was read by aleksandr leonidovich dvorkin, president of the irinaeus of lyons center for religious research studies, on january 26th, 2016, at a conference run by the orthodox st. Special reports cocaine, conspiracy theories and the cia. A series of expose articles in the san jose mercurynews by reporter gary webb told tales of a drug. Osa office of special affairs the secret cia of scientology.

Letter after letter poured into alex gibneys office day after day. Not mentioning the fact that the cia continued its fascination with psychic phenomena through out the sixties and early seventies according to documents released under the freedom of information act in the mid 1990s which would later involve members of the church of scientology. Small doses of it are smoked into the lungs and delivered quickly to the brain. These claims have led to investigations by the united states government, including hearings and reports by the united states house of representatives, senate, department of justice, and the cia s office of the inspector general. All it takes to exterminate this propaganda is the video evidence of the resortlike groundsthe stateoftheart production facilities, lush landscaping, pool, tennis courts, recreational facilities, housekeeping services and even a golf course. Central intelligence agency cia revealing that the canadian, u. Scientology and the prison of belief, didnt show you anything you didnt already know. John travolta is sticking up for scientology just over a week after the hbo documentary going clear exposed a number of unflattering aspects of the religion some former members describe as a. Sep 12, 2014 the drug war and the cia involvement of the crack epidemic of the 1980s. But all of the correspondence ended up in gibneys dead letters file, arrogantly ignored because two years earlier when he. Cia and cocaine how the cia sparked the crackepidemic.

Director alex gibneys explosive new documentary on scientology, which opened theatrically in limited release on friday and airs on hbo march 29, alleges many things the. At the center of the truth about drugs educational program is a 100minute documentary the truth about drugs. Understanding scientology, by margery wakefield next previous. Cia involvement in contra cocaine trafficking wikipedia. The central intelligence agency and the church of scientology. May 02, 2008 i believe scientology is a cia front group hello, here is contribution to the activism against scientology. Mar 09, 2017 ross used the cocaine imported by the cia to set up a cocainedistribution network in major cities throughout the united states. The truth about drugs official church of scientology. This isnt the first time hollywood has pushed this fake news. Their based on a real story manglings and stranglings of history are legendary, from oliver stone on down. It refuted charges that cia officials knew that their nicaraguan allies were dealing drugs. Ross used the cocaine imported by the cia to set up a cocainedistribution network in major cities throughout the united states. A fair opportunity for the church of scientology to respond to allegations gibney was planning to make in his film going clear.

In 1996 the agency was accused of being a crack dealer. They seem to be highly alert yet withdrawn from their physical surroundings. A number of writers have alleged that the united states central intelligence agency cia was involved in cocaine trafficking during the 1980s. I have researched scientology extensively and can say that this is a very poor documentary as it is so obviously one sided that even if i was not clued up on the subject, i would dismiss it due to its obvious tone. Scientology and the prison of belief by oscar winner alex gibneybased on. A sub for the discussion of all things scientology related.

In the article there is a story told to banks by a police officer where he states he had arrested a 9yearold for stealing food from a liquor store and then found that the boy was trying to feed his three young. Students pledge a drugfree life in a staten island elementary school. This creates a short high, followed by tiredness, depression, panic, anxiety, and brain damage. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. Based on a yearlong investigation, reporter gary webb wrote that during the 1980s the cia helped finance its covert war against nicaraguas leftist government through sales of cutrate cocaine to south central l. The documentary series then delves into the rise of the cocaine cowboys, a secret island cocaine base, the cias connection to the crack epidemic, the history of the cartels and their murderous tactics, the era of just say no, the negative effect of nafta, and the unlikely career of an almost famous midwest meth queen. If theroux expects to do a documentary about scientology, hes going to have to find some hangerson, exes, indies, anons, and critics to chat with. The church of scientology has fired back at going clear. The franklin child prostitution ring scandal took place between 1988 and 1991 and involved an a child sex ring serving prominent citizens of nebraska, as well as highlevel u. Special reports cocaine, conspiracy theories and the cia in.

Stories from leah reminis scientology show 8 disturbing bombshells from leah reminis scientology documentary series. While we wouldnt claim that the church of scientology is an integral element of the us intelligence community, dvorkins. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drugfree world. Scientology calls hbo documentary going clear propaganda. The crack epidemic started by the assistance of the f. On august 18, 1996, the san jose mercury news published the first installment of a threepart series of articles concerning crack cocaine, the central intelligence agency cia, and the nicaraguan contra army. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. These claims have led to investigations by the united states government, including hearings and reports by the united states house of representatives, senate, department of justice, and the cias office of the inspector general. Now, filmmaker alex gibney has tackled another powerful multinational accused of abuse. With 20,000,000 people they estimated would see the ad, assuming all of those views are from new people yeah right interested in knowing more about scientology that means. In 1996, a bombshell report by journalist gary webb claimed that the central intelligence agency cia supported cocaine trafficking into the u. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. Scientology and the prison of belief, alex gibney s explosive documentary which takes an inside look at the religion and its deep. We can claim with an enormous degree of confidence that scientology has a multitude of connections with the us intelligence community.

The crack epidemic in the united states was a surge of crack cocaine use in major cities across the united states between the early 1980s and the early 1990s. In it, reporter john sweeney visited the united states to investigate whether the church of scientology was becoming more mainstream. Scientology and me was a television documentary broadcast 14 may 2007 as part of the bbcs panorama series. A new hbo documentary entitled going clear makes outspoken claims about scientologys prominent personalities, including the accusation that the church helped tom cruise tap nicole kidman.

History sets premiere date for limited doc series america. That would explain why scientology is classified as a religion in the usa. By 2002, the united kingdom was experiencing their own crack epidemic, with the number of crack addicts seeking help climbing nearly 50% that year. Scientologists are solving the problems of drug abuse in early 1984, the church of scientology submitted documents to the canadian minister of external affairs and to the u. Real people, real stories, focusing on each of the 11 most commonly abused substances. Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo. I believe scientology is a cia front group why we protest. On august 18, 1996, the san jose mercury news published the first installment of a threepart series of articles concerning crack cocaine, the central intelligence agency cia. Dec 31, 2004 crack, the cia and black americas drug crisis. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drug. In his documentary going clear alex gibney staged a fake scene starring a handful of ants. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Central intelligence agency ties to drug trafficking and the 1980s crack cocaine epidemic that devastated neighborhoods, destroyed families and.

So high profile, in fact, that he is considered an ambassador of scientology. Did the cia play a role in launching the crackcocaine epidemic. Preventing drug abuse at its roots freedom magazine. Secrets of archaeology 2227 secrets of the island of minos ancient history documentary. Jun 28, 2015 hes investigated wikileaks, enron and the catholic church. The programme gained particular controversy before and during filming due to unresolved differences on content and. Scientology and me is a television documentary first broadcast on 14 may 2007 as part of the bbcs panorama series. I believe scientology is a united states government sponsored mind control cult. The cia, contras, gangs, and crack institute for policy. This resulted in a number of social consequences, such as increasing crime and violence in american inner city neighborhoods, as well as a resulting backlash in the form of tough on crime. The secrets of scientology full documentary video dailymotion. In fact, for the two years he spent secretly working on the video, alex gibney went out of his way to avoid contacting the church, visiting a church or speaking to any of its members. Remember one thing, we are not running a business, we are running a government. The evidence ive brought forth in this presentation, quite weighty if circumstantial, indicates precisely that.

Almost two years ago, us president barack obama publicly announced that international religious freedom is a vital. The cia, the drug dealers, and the tragedy of gary webb in 1996, journalist gary webb began looking into links between nicaraguas drugrunning contra rebels and the cia. The 62yearold actor defended the controversial religious movement and said he is not interested in watching the series. Mar 30, 2015 its possible that hbos scientology documentary, going clear. I am going to recount my story and provide as much information as possible. Stories from leah reminis scientology show popsugar. A strange thing about alex gibney s documentary on the church of scientology, he interviewed no actual scientologists. The uk reported an increase of 74% in seizures of crack cocaine in drug raids between 2000 and 2006. Key figures in ciacrack cocaine scandal begin to come forward. The cia, the drug dealers, and the tragedy of gary webb.

Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, whose most prominent adherents include alist hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. A new hbo documentary entitled going clear makes outspoken claims about scientologys prominent personalities, including the accusation that. Young people are less likely to use drugs when they are educated on the dangers. The crack epidemic the history of crack cocaine drugfree. History sets premiere date for limited doc series americas. Interestingly, other information about the connection of certain scientology members to some of the secret governments unusual experimental research activities comes from premiere mind control researcher and author alex constantine, who has authored a wealth of. Dec 14, 2016 john travolta has dismissed leah reminis new scientology documentary. Cia secrets documentary former cia agents reveal cia secrets, tv series hd videos season 2018. While the use of coca leaves as an intoxicant dates.

This resulted in a number of social consequences, such as increasing crime and violence in american inner city neighborhoods, as well as a resulting backlash in the form of tough on crime policies. A powerful series by investigative reporter gary webb of the san jose mercury news says the answer may be yes. Already in 2001 in the magazine le monde diplomatique was published an article by the famous journalist bruno fuscero cults. These active measures aktiv inyye meropriatia, as the soviets called them included manipula tion and media control, written and oral disinformation, use of.

The igs report cleared the cia of complicity with the innercity crack cocaine trade. Reporter john sweeney visited the united states to investigate whether the church of scientology was becoming more mainstream. I has destroyed african american people, culture, and communities. My scientology movie louis theroux documentary page 3.

John travolta has dismissed leah reminis new scientology documentary. It is well known that tom cruise is a member of the church of scientology. As alex gibneys documentary going clear opens around the country, the church of scientology is making its final stand against the film in the form of a fivepage letter to the hollywood reporter. Some 66 million of us think aliens landed at roswell in 1948. Real people, real stories, focusing on each of the 11 most commonly abused substances the film presents the facts. Louis therouxs expose is the most damning yet source. I missed seeing the actual ad during that 24 hour window but as of the time right now. Church secrets and legends scientology spanish subtitles. Freedom dispatched a team of reporters in 1989 to mena, arkansas, to investigate allegations of ongoing cocaine smuggling tied to the cia. Almost two years ago, us president barack obama publicly announced that international religious freedom is a vital factor of us national security.

It is one of the most highly additive and destructive drugs in the world. The drugfree world campaign is predicated on the statistically proven fact that wherever young people are presented with the unvarnished truth about drugs, illicit usage drops. Director alex gibneys explosive scientology documentary going clear, based on lawrence wrights bestselling book of the same name, premiered sunday night on hbo. On sunday, well finally get to see the much anticipated documentary going clear.

Oct 24, 20 cia secrets documentary former cia agents reveal cia secrets, tv series hd videos season 2018. A powerful series by investigative reporter gary webb of the san jose mercury news says the answer may be yesand the charge. Director alex gibneys explosive new documentary on scientology, which opened theatrically in limited release on friday and airs on hbo march 29, alleges many things the church is not happy about. Did the cia play a role in launching the crack cocaine epidemic. My scientology movie, 2015 no, hbo s incredible scientology documentary, going clear, is not available on netflix. Ciacontracrack cocaine controversy department of justice. However, a stranger and more personalfeeling documentary is available to stream. Cia allegations of cocaine trafficking conspiracy crack. Its possible that hbos scientology documentary, going clear.

The drugfree world campaign is predicated on the statistically proven fact that wherever young people are presented with the unvarnished. Exposing the cias involvement in the cocaine trade freedom. Scientology internal document on cia cooperation, confiscated by greek police. The dark alliance series recounted how ross began peddling. The allegations centered on the actions of lawrence e. Who is leah remini, what is scientology and the aftermath.