Truth Be Told (2012)

TRUTH BE TOLD is a feature-length documentary about growing up in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion. The title refers to the perception by Jehovah's Witnesses that their beliefs are 'the truth.' TRUTH BE TOLD lifts the veils on the seemingly benign Jehovah's Witnesses religion to expose 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. See former Jehovah's Witnesses candidly discuss growing up inside the religion. 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, missing other societal holidays and customs. And more... Ultimately the film reveals why Jehovah's Witnesses have the lowest retention rate of any religion with only 37% of those raised as Jehovah's Witnesses continuing their affiliation with the religion. The documentary is the first feature-film directed by Gregorio Smith.