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Scientology Tries To Block German Documentary

eldavojohn writes "The Guardian is reporting on the strained relationship that Scientology is having with the German government and the airing of a pesky documentary on Southwest Broadcasting. Until Nothing Remains, a $2.3 million documentary, is slotted to air on German television at the end of this month. It recounts the true story of Heiner von Rönn and his family's suffering when he tried to leave the Church of Scientology. A Scientology spokesperson called the film false and intolerant and also said they are investigating legal means to stop the film from being aired. More details on the film can be gleaned here."

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  1. Re:Rights? by value_added · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is like the Streisand effect ...

    We're talking about Germany. I'd suggest "Hasselhoff Effect" instead.

  2. "Defamatory" by Arancaytar · · Score: 4, Funny

    Network denies that Until Nothing Remains depicts group as totalitarian and unethical

    Why would they need to deny that? It's a documentary, that's the point.

  3. Re:Two words by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Thats eleven words.

  4. What german documentary? by SmallFurryCreature · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh this one. Geez, never heard about it, never would have, except now they sue so the entire world hears about it.

    Streisand Effect anyone?

    When we shipped the religious nutters to the colonies, the understanding was that they were supposed to stay there. Not come back!

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  5. Re:Rights? by PopeRatzo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Let's take a look at the Grundgesetz...

    I saw Nirvana, Mudhoney and Alice in Chains back in '93.

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