by DevonMcBride 35 Replies latest jw friends
, instead I will use my God given brain and make a judgement call about an evil org all on my very own. To say we shouldn't draw a conclusion until we have seen it ourselves is naive at best if you have spent even one day here reading the human wreckage left in the wake of the wt.
Well said carla. I fully concur.
sKally
I haven't seen the documentary and probably won't. Just the fact that the Watchtower was heavily involved in the making of it, says bundles.
, instead I will use my God given brain and make a judgement call about the evil "internet" all on my very own. To say we shouldn't draw a conclusion until we have seen it ourselves is naive at best if you have spent even one day here reading the human wreckage left in the wake of "apostates". I don't know how many times I've heard this from a JW esp my own husband and how frustrated it makes me feel. I'd love to sit thru a WT study at a Kingdom hall with Blondie's comments and be allowed to comment. Just as I'd love to sit thru a "knocking" documentary with a room full of JWs armed with old WT and common sense. Either way - cult is cult, and there is no light in darkness. wp p.s. If I could format, I would've crossed out the substituted words, not delete them.
KNOCKING Update
Oct. 25, 2006www.knocking.org
1. New York City premiere
2. DVD sales continue
3. More viewer comments
SEE KNOCKING IN NEW YORK CITY
The Queens International Film Festival has named KNOCKING an official
selection in its documentary competition. This will be KNOCKING's New
York
City premiere, in the famous borough of Queens. Previously, KNOCKING
has
played near New York City at film festivals on New York's Long Island
and in
Trenton, New Jersey.
Sunday Nov. 19
5:30pm
Kaufman Zukor Studio
3412 36th Street
Astoria, NY (Queens) 11106
Ticket Info:
718-459-5496
[email protected]
www.queensfilmfestival.com
DVD SALES CONTINUE
Thanks to all who placed pre-orders! All orders placed prior to Oct. 1
were
shipped on or before Oct. 20. All orders placed since Oct. 1 are
currently
being processed and shipped. Expect to wait 2 weeks from when you place
an
order before your DVD arrives. Regular shipping can take up to 2 weeks.
Rush
orders for 2-day and overnight delivery are available in the United
States
for extra charge. We now have plenty of DVDs in stock.
Go to www.knocking.org and click on the red letters that say "Order DVD
Now"
Special notes:
-- Your credit card will be charged under the name TRANSIT MEDIA.
-- There is a 15% discount for ordering three or more DVDs.
-- Please allow 2 weeks for regular shipping.
-- DVD plays universally in all countries outside USA, but only on
newer
machines.
-- Credit cards preferred for international orders. Checks must be
drawn in
U.S. dollars.
MORE VIEWER COMMENTSPeople have been writing to us upon receiving their DVDs to give us
their
thoughts. Please tell us what you think about your DVD. Write to us at
[email protected] and maybe your letter will be posted on our
web
site.
If you have questions about the cooperation of Watchtower in the
production
of KNOCKING, you may call Watchtower directly at 718-560-5600 weekdays
8am-5pm Eastern Standard Time.
Here's what people are saying:
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, I proceeded with caution in watching
your
film, due to the abundance of 'bad press' Witnesses get. But to my
utter
joy, I found it to be completely unbiased and well researched. The 3
hours
of extras on the DVD were absolutely phenomenal and worth the time
needed to
watch. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. Well done. I'm
ordering another copy so that I can share it with those who may not be
able
to afford it because I can't bear to give up mine.
Cynthia Lessi
Surprise, Arizona
***************
I just received the DVD, and was totally blown away. The facts and
cases are
extremely well-weaved, the documentation and interviews are extensive,
and
the portrayal is unbiased. I have watched it twice, will watch it
again, and
I'm telling others about it.
Karen O’Neill
Roanoke, Virginia
***************
We loved the film, but also loved the DVD "extras" -- especially the
interviews with the directors. We hope you win every award there is to
win
out there!
Victor and Linda Whitted
Napa Valley, California
***************
I've been one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 31 years, and I must say this
was
an exceptional and balanced film -- even better than the BBC’s “Purple
Triangles” video. I can see why you won so many awards.
John Toce
Louisiana
***************
Your film was great. Being a student journalist myself, I saw your
unbiased
lens and I appreciated it. For my whole life I have had to explain my
views,
defend my beliefs, and it was just refreshing to see this documentary
get it
right.
Matthew Polovina
***************
This documentary beautifully tells two separate but equally
heart-wrenching
stories of real people facing tremendous tests of their faith. It
delves
deeply into the thought and feelings of not only Jehovah’s Witnesses,
but
also those non-believers that have dealings with them, whether related
or
not. What particularly struck me was the film's trueness and honesty to
humans on both sides. The fact that Seth, a supposed 'model Jehovah’s
Witness', plays electric guitar to Van Halen over his collection of
field-service literature was a brilliant commentary on who we are, I
thought. My wife groaned a bit at that part and I don't really blame
her.
It's not exactly idealized behavior, but it's real. We are real people
and
we love life, so we like to have fun. We are also very serious when it
comes
to taking a stand for our faith. I thought the film showed that
wonderfully.
It's a great window into the sub-culture of Jehovah's Witnesses. Also,
I
highly recommend watching the DVD extra on street witnessing – it’s
great --
so true. I loved it and will share it with many.
James Strawn
***************
My copy of "Knocking" arrived today and I have spent part of the last
hour
in tears. The story pulled at my heart. I originally had trepidations.
Instead, what I have found is an honest depiction of our faith. I found
myself wondering how many additional copies I should order for my
family,
none of whom are Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Bill Canaday
Detroit
***************
You have shown my religion at its best times and its worst, and that is
only
fair. I will definitely share this video with all those I care about,
and
those looking for unbiased answers about my religion. I will surely see
it
again tonight. Bravo!
Jennie Bernal
Hialeah, Florida
***************
I personally loved the study guide that came with the DVD. Someone who
doesn't know anything about us will have a very clear understanding of
our
beliefs and how our organization is structured simply by reading the
study
guide. I also enjoyed the lecture series on the DVD that interviewed
several
non-Jehovah’s Witness experts. I plan on telling my friends and
workmates
about the DVD. Thanks for making such a fantastic film!
Jessie Hernandez
Miami, Florida
***************
Thank you for your documentary. It's so nice to be portrayed as a real
person. It is sad that, perhaps due to ignorance, others perceive
Jehovah’s
Witnesses as dangerous fanatics. Perhaps your film will help others to
understand us.
Deborah Hard
Denton, Texas
This Update is sponsored by Open Door Films, and is provided as a
public
service to support conversations around the film, "Knocking".
"Riveting and illuminating. KNOCKING takes us inside the world of Jehovah's Witnesses in a way that is utterly surprising and moving."–Anderson Cooper, CNN
If anyone wants to send a response to Anderson Cooper and let him known the real truth about the Witnesses here is the link to do so. I would hope that CNN will consider doing a story on the pedophile ruling in California. Last year I sent info about the JW blood policy to this link and the producers were very interested, until Hurricane Katrina moved in. Maybe if we all contact them with the truth about "the truth" they will consider again.
http://www.cnn.com/feedback/forms/form5.html?10 If anyone wants to send a response to Anderson Cooper and let him known the real truth about the Witnesses here is the link to do so.
I get accused of talking out of my a--, so I ordered the DVD (three of them actually) tonight. I think people have to see it to really comment on it.
-Eduardo
BTTT
Hmmm...
A documentary is described as "balanced" and "unbiased" by lifelong JWs...do they even know the meaning of the words, after decades of reading other fine exmples of "unbiased" and "balanced" magazines such as the "Watchtower" and "Awake"?
We loved the film, but also loved the DVD "extras" -- especially the
interviews with the directors. We hope you win every award there is to
win
out there!
Victor and Linda Whitted
Napa Valley, California
Guess they haven't read about the court ruling and/ or the cases coming up in their neck of the woods.
They are in for a rude Awakening!
sKally
My copy of "Knocking" arrived today and I have spent part of the last
hour
in tears. The story pulled at my heart. I originally had trepidations.
Instead, what I have found is an honest depiction of our faith.
Oh really? So they have included the UN membership, child abuse scandals, shunning rule, doctrinal flip flops and the confusing mess that is the current blood policy after all? Funny, the reviews I have read didn't mention any of them.
