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Banking on Heaven 
Actors : Jon Krakauer, Ruth Cooke, Elaine Jeffs, Carolyn Jessop, Penny Peterson
Studio : Over the Moon Prod
by Over the Moon Prod
Brand : TNT MEDIA GROUP
Release Date : 2007-08-07
Publisher : Over the Moon Prod
Released : 2007
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EAN : 0689076838849
UPC : 689076838849
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 15 reviews)
List Price : $17.98
Our Price : $14.99
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A Dot Reidelbach & Laurie Allen Film
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Deleted scenes with director's commentary
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Product Description |
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BANKING ON HEAVEN (DVD MOVIE) |
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A little Brief but Well Done |
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This Documentary was a little short, arount 47 minutes I believe, but was well done. The interviewer was a former FLDS member and knew her way around the town. It represented for me how controlling and isolated this town as a whole functioned. The interviews with Ruth were frightening but an eye opener. |
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Great insite into the history and inner workings of the FLDS |
Although it is not the most well made film (looks like something maybe a film school student would have put together) the content is very accurate and gives you a good view of what life is like with in the FLDS.
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Interesting |
This is not a polished publication. Much of the film has an amateur feel to it. There are a handful of scenes and images that are used over and over again whenever the narrator is talking about something for which they don't have specific footage. However, this wasn't meant to be an entertaining movie so I, personally, had no problem with the quality of the footage.
There is one woman in particular who lives on the outskirts of the community in hopes of keeping track of her daughter. Her story was particularly moving. It is obvious from her speech that she has very little education. If you look past that you begin to see a practical, intelligent and strong woman who had no chance to flourish.
Another interesting figure in the documentary is Carolyn Jessop. It was interesting to hear her take on various different things that occurred before she left the community. (I highly recommend her recently published book. She's been actively working to provide information and support for those who choose to leave the FLDS organization.)
I recommend this particularly to those who are interested in learning about the challenges faced by those who are or have been members of the FLDS organization. (So many people don't realize how many young men are chased out in their early teens with no understanding of the outside world!) It is a good starting point towards gaining and understanding. |
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Good overview |
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This is a good start to understanding the polygamy sects and the problems they breed (pun intended). It centers on the Warren Jeffs/Colorado City area, where the Waiting for Zion sect in Texas originated. Great footage of real people living in the area, decent coverage of the issues, and amazing personal interviews with both men and women who have left (and one who hasn't yet). You can really feel the very real fear and sickness that eminates from this way of life, especially as it exists today. The financial burden on society is explored. But there is also explanation of the huge social drain that would ensue if these sects were broken up, and the role of the current Mormon church (and their very powerful members) in protecting these sects' existance. None of the issues are explained in depth, but it's a good overview, and I loved how the video of modern people living this way really made it real. |
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A Must See |
Banking On Heaven is a must see introduction to the problems with the FLDS and the horrors perpetrated on women and children who are trapped in the cult. Yes, it is a cult, as bad as the extreme Taliban and other extreme Islamic sects.
This documentary and the book by John Krakauer, "Under the Banner of Heaven" are excellent looks into the extreme Mormon cultists.
Since the FLDS and the Yearning For Zion compound have been in the news, and the news media have NOT been covering the cult in necessary detail, I suggest people educate themselves by purchasing this film and reading the books by Krakauer and the harrowing book by Carolyn Jessop who is featured in the documentary.
Here's an interesting tid-bit. The sister of Warren Jeffs has a lot to say in this film. |
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