Scientology Sea Org Member RPF Photo Dedication

The photos in this video are actual Sea Org members. The photos were shot in Clearwater Florida by Tilman Hausherr and Grady Ward. This video was made by myself and a friend. Tilman was kind enough to give my friend written permission to use his and Grady's photos in this video. We thank them kindly. The people in this video, were setting up a
Christmas display. Their faces are very telling. They look exhausted, unhealhty, beaten
down, malnourished and SAD. They have faces filled with desperation.
Please read the explanation of the photos at the bottom of this side bar to better
understand the captions and question marks on the photos and the use of other photos in
this video.

Some of the members in these photos were on "RPF". The RPF for those of you who don't know, is Scientology's Rehabilitation Project Force in their Sea Organization.
The RPF is a punishment given to any Sea Org members including children and the elderly for
the smallest of reasons. It can be something as little as talking back to someone, or looking at them the wrong way. Members stay on this punishment for years and years at a time.
While on RPF, you are forced to endure brutal physcial labor, a cut in the already pitiful wages, no communication with fellow Sea Org members or Sea Org family members,humiliation,constant interrogations and sleep deprivation. Sea Org members not on RPF are also subjected to much of the same but not as severe plus coerced abortions,unfair labor practices,poor diets,little to no education,family disconnetion,US mail confiscation,child abuse,limited and poor quality food,cramped sleeping quarters,passport confiscation,unproper dental and medical care and the list goes on.
Members of the Sea Org sign a billion year contract. This is due to Scientology's belief
that they will return after death in another body and continue working.
Sadly, Sea Org bases are in the UK,Australia,Denmark,South
Africa,Taiwan,Mexico,Canada,and now Russia.

This video is dedicated to Lisa McPherson. December 5th, is the Anniversary of her death.
She died due to Scientology's neglect in 1995. Although Scientology can no longer hurt
Lisa, family members continue to greive their loss, like many others who have lost a
loved one to Scientology. There are families worldwide who are desperately trying to
reconnect with their loved ones still in Scientology's grip. May Lisa rest in peace.
The Sea Org should be dismantled completely, and the government should step in
immediately. Scientology is NOT a religion, as stated by its own founder L. Ron Hubbard.
We urge you pause and remember all the Sea Org members this holiday season. Perhaps you can find it in your heart to help spread the word, or help in any way you can by writing to government officials,the media, protest or get involved in any way you can.
STOP THE MADNESS!

We urge you to do your own research. Google Scientology and the Sea Org.
Another good place to start is:
www.exscientologykids.com
There you will find actual testimonies from ex Sea Org members. One of them is the niece of current cult leader David Miscavige. Their stories will shock and sadden you.

FOR HELP GETTING OUT OF SCIENTOLOGY OR JUST SOMEONE TO TALK TO:
Call 1-866-XSEAORG. This is a toll free number.

Explanation of pictures:
Names were added to the pictures of the Sea Org members who were identified.
Those pictures with a question mark sadly were not identified.
Sea Org RPF photos are Copyright by Tilman Hauscherr 1998 and were used with written
permission.
There are some other photos of young children on RPF working in Manchester UK. Which we
felt were important to show. Sadly Scientology starts them out very young.
A very small handful of images were used for artistic enhancement of the video and were
specifically unmarked without names or question marks, so as not to confuse them with Tilman's and Grady's photos.
My friend included a picture of her own Mom as a dedication to her Mom's love for her
family. Thankfully, their Mom was not a Sea Org member or in Scientology, and nor were any
other of our family members.

~A LOT OF WORK WENT INTO THIS VIDEO. WE DON'T MIND IF IT'S COPIED AND REPOSTED, BUT PLEASE DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND GIVE CREDIT TO THE AUTHORS~
~THANK YOU!~
The inclusion of this material is consistent with the non-profit, public-interest mission
of independent arts & media.
This use constitutes "Fair Use" under Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107.

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[badrug12]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

To imply that this video is a "load of bollocks", is franky a load of bollocks.

I am glad you were able to "eat like a king" as you say? in the Sea Org.?

The Sea Org members faces in these pictures tell a different story, then what you profess.

An explanation of the pictures are on the side bar. Did you miss it?

Ex scientologykids and other ex members tell of accounts of abuse,hard labor,sleep deprivation and their diet.

Perhaps educate yourself.

[ComradeRed1979]

what are your crimes? scientology is great

[badrug12]

Thanks for your comment.

Please take the time to read the sidebar which has a full explanation of WHICH photos are actual Sea Org Members and which photos were used for video enhancement.

The sidebar should clear things up for you.

What are my crimes you asked?

Fighting civil rights abuse, fighting for what's right and having a heart.

[Ogsonofgroo]

Well done BR12! Great sidebar, sums it up most excellently

5star production!

[badrug12]

thanks, :)

[MARYBLEUZ]

so sad....especially the children but essential for all to see the truth behind the lies of this disgusting CULT!

Great video....thank you 5/5

In memory of Lisa.....we will never forget you

[NotSoOldHippy]

It's amazing that a criminal enterprise which likes tgo demand they are for human rights manages to get away with running their own prison system for people who want to escape from the crime syndicate.

[OpenComments]

ShinDhara, thank you for your decision to leave the Church of Scientology yet retain your beliefs studying as a Scientologist. You have to understand that it was never about beliefs, nor was it ever attacking individual Scientologists for their beliefs. This is more about upper management's corruption ... and you were wise to leave them. Thank you for that. :)

I agree that we should have the harmony of mountain and woodland.

[cyraxandflyraxHaters]

Funny how ALL Ex-members say nearly the same thing and they ALL have crimes or (overts), you $cinos need to learn some new lines.. you're KSW is failing because it never worked to begin with, no to mention Miscavige is mocking all of you up squirling your so called tech, its another year later and protestors are still out there at your empty orgs

[dasboatbabe]

The fact that you would get a sect check if you read a book about an ex scientologists speaks volumes about your "church".

Why would a "church" not allow you to read what you want unless you are put on the e-meter afterwards and GRILLED about it?

Why would a "church " even care what Anonymous does if Scientologists were able to shatter suppression?

How do critics of Scientology exist, if there are OT's and they can shatter suppression?

Show me the DATA that Anonymous gets paid. LOL

[ShinDhara]

Anonymous is paid. Its a fact.

I dont need to listen to ex scientologists. I get my own experience every day and iam not afraid of a sec check.

Go in our Church and get the fact.

[dasboatbabe]

I am NOT in Anonymous. LOL!

You think Anonymous is paid?

And that they are an organization?

Your telling me to get the facts?

Are you denying that members go on RPF?

Go to GOLD Base or Flag ,where Sea Orgers are put on RPF.

Although they will not let you in, even though it's YOUR "church"

Listen to the ex scientologists stories who lived through the Sea Org and the RPF. Read the Complex and other books.

Or are you not allowed to do that?

Afraid of a sect check ShinDhara?

[ShinDhara]

Its simple. If u make 500 photos 4-5 are worse of them. And this worse pictures are in this video.

Sure, its propaganda. Its fact, that Anonymous is a payd organisation. Its fact!

I know Sea Org members and its not right what u can see in the video.

Get the facts, go into a org and make ur own experience

[dasboatbabe]

Only the worse photos? LOL!

For that matter, why should ANY of these workers look as bad as they do then?

You're defending a cult that is guilty of human right abuses that they profess to protect.

Propaganda? No reality.

Just try and go visit Sea Org members at Gold Base , and see if they let you in. Even though its YOUR "church"

You have been VERY misinformed about your "church's activities.

I know YOU think they are trying to help, but the truth is coming out.

[ShinDhara]

You are writing crap. Only the badest photos are put into this video. Its propaganda against scientology. Scientology works every day for the human rights and anti drugs actions. Its so sad that nobody want to see the good things.

Scientology helps people and with this kind of Videos he want to destroy the human rights. .

[dasboatbabe]

You you know ShinDhara??? Only a SCIENTOLOGIST would view this heart wrenching video with these sad photos and say things against someone.

Shows dilusional and disconneted you are from reality.

Shows you have NO heart. NO regaurd for human beings.

Thank you for posting such a nasty comment totally off topic from the video. At least the poster is trying to help people, unlike Scientology who enslaves,brainwashes and abuses.

You will wake up and feel you your life was wasted on COS.