Episode 6: Brainwashed

A discussion about the world of cults, kingdoms, and sects. Join us as we dive into the world of cults and cult behavior. We'll discuss Heaven's Gate, Jonestown, personal experiences and answer the question "How far is too far?" Produced and Written by Hosts: Penn Aragon Quills Rodriguez SHOW NOTES: MUSIC: End in Sight (© P. Aragon 2016) Tragic Kingdom (E. Stefani) ©1995 Interscope, Trauma Records CLIPS/LINKS: The Master (clip) Published on Jan 29, 2013 A World War II veteran (Joaquin Phoenix of WALK THE LINE, GLADIATOR) arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future- until he becomes the right-hand man to a charismatic intellectual known as "The Master" (OSCAR®-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman of CAPOTE, DOUBT) whose faith-based organization begins to catch on in America. Also starring Amy Adams (THE FIGHTER, DOUBT) and Laura Dern (BLUE VELVET, JURASSIC PARK FRANCHISE). Release Date: September 14, 2012 Studio: The Weinstein Company Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Screenwriter: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Jesse Plemons, David Warshofsky, Amy Adams, Rami Malek Genre: Drama License: Standard YouTube License ** “What is a Cult?” (clip) Published on Feb 19, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbFkPv9jzE Our America with Lisa Ling OWN Network Standard YouTube License ** Hypno10 Uploaded on May 18, 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPc5srdqxRI&t=10s Show: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (Song of Celice) License: Standard Youtube License ** The Master (Blinking Scene) Published on Nov 5, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otLDuy0ToFg&t=72s License: Standard YouTube License ** Terror, Love & Brainwashing - Interview with Alexandra Stein, Ph.D. (Cult Expert) Published on Nov 26, 2016 Alexandra Stein, Ph.D, is a writer and educator specializing in the social psychology of ideological extremism and other dangerous social relationships. Book: Terror, Love & Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2fMfHYb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMdb0uEg_u4&t=77s Talk Beliefs License: Standard YouTube License ** Holy Hell Documenting 20 years inside a California cult, Buddhafield Published on Mar 2, 2016 A new film called Holy Hell documents a spiritual community or cult, Buddhafield, that was formed in California in the 1980s which ended up leaving many of its members feeling abused and exploited. Shot over a period of 22 years, the documentary has been put together by Will Allen, a former member of the group, who was the informal house videographer. Talking Movies' Tom Brook reports. (NETFLIX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7n12uCbogM Worldwide News License: Standard YouTube License ** Steven Hassan: The BITE model Published on Dec 24, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pvpd6wCeM4&t=48s Freedom of Mind Resource Center License: Standard YouTube License ** The Wizard of Oz "There's no place like home..." Entirely remastered, the colorful characters and unforgettable songs of Oz come alive as never before. This magical cinematic event finds Kansas farm girl Judy Garland ("A Star is Born," "Meet Me in St. Louis") caught in a tornado and magically transported to the Land of Oz. Needing help to return home, she is told to follow the Yellow Brick Road and find the powerful Wizard (Frank Morgan). On her perilous journey, she is befriended by the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley), and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who help her battle the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) and her flying monkeys. Based on the classic book by Frank L. Baum, "The Wizard of Oz" is a dazzling motion picture achievement, featuring unforgettable songs (including Oscar-winner "Over the Rainbow"), scenery, and costumes. The film had 5 Academy Award nominations, and Garland was awarded a special Oscar for her outstanding performance. MPAA Rating: G THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. Turner Entertainment Co. Rating: G Release date: 1939 Running time: 1:41:44 Actors:Judy Garland Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Jack Haley Billie Burke Margaret Hamilton Charley Grapewin Clara Blandick Director: Victor Fleming License: Standard YouTube License - The Wizard Of Oz (clip) “You're off to see the Wizard” Published on Feb 7, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jknhvVk1Fs0 Cinema Cut Standard YouTube License - The Wizard of Oz (clip) “Pay no Attention…” Uploaded on Dec 31, 2007 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZR64EF3OpA&t=48s Standard YouTube License ** Jonestown: The Life and Death of The People’s Temple Published on Jul 12, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HTtLHgU9tY&t=53s Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Standard YouTube License ** Published on Jul 4, 2014 Inside Story: Heaven's Gate Cult (BBC Documentary Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwSCpn2yEBE&t=240s Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYI4E... BBC investigative documentary series 'Inside Story' investigates the San Diego UFO cult 'Heaven's Gate' that committed mass suicide with cocktails of drugs and alcohol in the belief that an alien 'mother ship' aircraft was eagerly awaiting their arrival. Heaven's Gate was an American UFO religion based in San Diego, California, founded in the early 1970s and led by Marshall Applewhite (1931--1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927--1985).On March 26, 1997, police discovered the bodies of 39 members of the group who had committed suicide in order to reach what they believed was an alien space craft following the Comet Hale--Bopp, which was at its brightest. Heaven's Gate Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%2...) BBC: http://www.bbc.com The original video was created by the BBC and available through Creative Commons License through YouTube's video editor. Standard YouTube License **