JW Net documentary

by snare&racket 13 Replies latest jw friends

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  snare&racket

  I would like to make a documentary with help from the same technology that got me free of Watchtower, namely the internet. Also via the same people that helped me leave, namely...you lot!

  I want to make THE documentary that JW's find when they Google JW.ORG. A long documentary with nothing but people talking from their hearts about what they experienced and pouring out all the information we wish we had as a JW.

  I have written a set of questions, if you would like to record yourself answering the questions, let me know about your interest. I would much appreciate it.

  I would release the video on YouTube for free and it will cover all the major topics disussed here.

  Could I have a look see who would be interested In partaking?

  I would ask that everyone buy a cheap HD web cam (20$) and a microphone to ensure a minimum standard of quality, but if you really can't afford it we could sort something.

  snare x
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  cantleave

  I would be happy to participate
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  snare&racket

  Great can't leave.

  Really need a diverse range of people from on here. With the thinking of an average JW in mind, it would be great to get some

  Bethelites

  Elders

  Pioneers

  Gilead

  etc
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  disposable hero of hypocrisy

  If you can blur my stupid face and disguise my dulcet tones I'm in! (cos I'm still in).

  Ex elder ex pioneer, currently barely a publisher.
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  snare&racket

  That's totally do-able dhoh, I'd show you how so you could do it yourself if you didn't want to trust someone else to do it.
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  sunny23

  I'm in, never held status above microphone runner though. I know of 2 guys and their wives who were elders who faded out, hate the org, and might be up for it.
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  SAHS

  Actually, I would be quite interested in participating in this. I think that it could have quite a significant impact considering that it’s freely available on YouTube. It could be an ongoing open series in perpetuity. As many of us are already aware, there is already an independent professional documentary called “Truth Be Told” produced by Gregorio Smith, who did an extremely good job (the official Web site is “http://www.hereliesthetruth.com”), but of course there is always room on YouTube for other productions of the free, “home-made” variety. (Gotta love those webcams!)

  One tip I have for everyone, which I would also do myself, is to use free online software to disguise my voice (just do an online search with the words “free online software to disguise your voice”) and, of course, use video editing software to add my own blur to sufficiently obscure my face. (I already have iMovie on my Mac for this, which should do the job fine.)

  I was never an elder, regular pioneer, or even a ministerial servant; however, I was born into a very strongly JW family in 1966 (I’m 48 years old now), and my dad is a well-known, long-time elder. Currently I’m actually living with my parents right now due to circumstances (long story), who are in their mid-70s. Let’s just say that I’ve seen a lot of verbal and even some physical violence done to my mother and myself while growing up. (Not exactly what you would expect from a “mature elder,” that’s for sure!) I’m sure you could always use a variety of “testimonials” to sort through in making your compilation.

  I wish you the best of luck with your endeavors. Please be sure to keep us apprised of any developments.
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  Crazyguy

  yes count me in...
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  JeffT

  I'm interested. I don't need to disguise voice, face or even my name. I think I have a headset and microphone around here somewhere.
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  stuckinarut2

  I'm happy to contribute info and answers.

  (in written form though... You can then read the content if you like)

  ex-bethelite

  ex-pioneer

  ms

  generations in the org....