Truth Be Told (2012 film)

Truth Be Told is a 2012 documentary about growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion. The title refers to the Jehovah's Witnesses’ perception that their beliefs are 'the truth.'

Truth Be Told
Theatrical poster
Directed byGregorio Smith
Produced byGregorio Smith
Mark Mahler
Music byGeorge Ilijin
Production
company
Smithkraft Productions, LLC
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States

Overview

Truth Be Told focuses on seven individuals raised in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion. In a series of informal interviews they reveal experiences including the effects of proselytizing door-to-door, shunning non-observant family and friends, suffering the discouragement of pursuing dreams like gaining a higher education and missing other societal holidays and customs. The film cuts between talking-head interviews and visual storytelling techniques including dramatic reenactments, motion graphic sequences and montages.

The documentary features an interview with retired mixed martial arts fighter and television personality Nathan Quarry. Quarry grew up as a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses in a variously oppressive and controlling environment. After a period of self-discovery, Quarry rejected his Jehovah's Witnesses upbringing, which caused him to become alienated from his family and former friends.

The film is a non-neutral presentation of the Jehovah's Witnesses religion, arguing that it fosters a profit-driven, isolationist culture characterized by fear, totalitarian corporate leadership, intellectual & spiritual intimidation, suspension of critical thinking, failed prophecies, doctrinal inconsistency and improper handling of physical and sexual abuse allegations within the church.[1]

The documentary is the first feature-film directed by Gregorio Smith. He describes his film as an honest glimpse into the culture of growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion that is at once immersive, informational, expository and controversial. [2]

gollark: This was apparently inspired by the Scottish system.
gollark: In US universities you apparently study for four years and do a wide range of sub-courses and whatever, in English ones you typically do three and only really have a few optional modules somewhat related to your chøsen field.
gollark: UK universities apparently do significantly more specialized courses than US ones.
gollark: Excellent, orbital mind control lasers working as designed.
gollark: In the UK I imagine that if you wanted to do maths at a cool™ university you would have to have decent grades at it, at least, and have some good explanation for why you want to study it.

References
  1. Carlson, Jen (2013-02-19). "New Documentary Aims To Lift Veil On Jehovah's Witnesses". Gothamist.com. Archived from the original on 2013-05-04.
  2. "Interview With "Truth Be Told" Creator, Gregorio Smith". Atheist Geek News.


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