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Whistle Stopper - Banking on Heaven
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Manufacturer: Over the Moon Prod
Starring: Jon Krakauer, Ruth Cooke, Elaine Jeffs, Carolyn Jessop, Penny Peterson
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: TNT MEDIA GROUP
EAN: 0689076838849
Feature: A Dot Reidelbach & Laurie Allen Film
Format: NTSC
Label: Over the Moon Prod
Manufacturer: Over the Moon Prod
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Over the Moon Prod
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-08-07
Running Time: 80
Studio: Over the Moon Prod
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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A Dot Reidelbach & Laurie Allen Film
Deleted scenes with director's commentary
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Summary: Telling the Truth
Comment: Very good video exposing the truth about the FLDS. The material was stretched just a bit - could have been a few minutes shorter. Except for that - well done. This is not an issue about religious freedom but the abuse of children in general, the sexual abuse of girls and brain washing by a charismatic leader.
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Summary: Important
Comment: A surprising look at a surprisingly pervasive phenomenon, FLDS is more than a church, it is a political movement. An intelligent overview of a culture which, when abroad, is viewed as dangerous, but when within our borders, as a first amendment issue.
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Summary: A little Brief but Well Done
Comment: This Documentary was a little short, arount 47 minutes I believe, but was well done. The interviewer was a former FLDS member and knew her way around the town. It represented for me how controlling and isolated this town as a whole functioned. The interviews with Ruth were frightening but an eye opener.
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Summary: Great insite into the history and inner workings of the FLDS
Comment: Although it is not the most well made film (looks like something maybe a film school student would have put together) the content is very accurate and gives you a good view of what life is like with in the FLDS.
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Summary: Interesting
Comment: This is not a polished publication. Much of the film has an amateur feel to it. There are a handful of scenes and images that are used over and over again whenever the narrator is talking about something for which they don't have specific footage. However, this wasn't meant to be an entertaining movie so I, personally, had no problem with the quality of the footage.
There is one woman in particular who lives on the outskirts of the community in hopes of keeping track of her daughter. Her story was particularly moving. It is obvious from her speech that she has very little education. If you look past that you begin to see a practical, intelligent and strong woman who had no chance to flourish.
Another interesting figure in the documentary is Carolyn Jessop. It was interesting to hear her take on various different things that occurred before she left the community. (I highly recommend her recently published book. She's been actively working to provide information and support for those who choose to leave the FLDS organization.)
I recommend this particularly to those who are interested in learning about the challenges faced by those who are or have been members of the FLDS organization. (So many people don't realize how many young men are chased out in their early teens with no understanding of the outside world!) It is a good starting point towards gaining and understanding.
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BANKING ON HEAVEN (DVD MOVIE)
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