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Join the Scientology Network for Inside Saint Hill: First Worldwide Headquarters of Scientology and the Home of L. Ron Hubbard in the 1960s

EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operation of the Church of Scientology, brings viewers inside Saint Hill-the first worldwide headquarters of Scientology.

INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY airs Monday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

Set amidst 100 acres of the ancient Ashdown Forest are the roots of a global religion. Welcome to Saint Hill. This legendary Manor House is located at the Prime Meridian, in the medieval town of East Grinstead, England. Over the course of its nearly 300-year history, its owners have included landed gentry, the wife of an American diplomat and an Indian maharajah.

Then, in the mid-20th century, Saint Hill became home to Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. Here, he lived, worked and made pivotal breakthroughs in the spiritual technology of Scientology, guiding it from a grass-roots movement to a worldwide religion.

The Manor House, restored to its original magnificence, looks exactly as it did when Mr. Hubbard lived there. From a rare Erard grand piano he played to a darkroom where he developed his photographs, the Manor House gives visitors a sense of the many facets of his life.

In this episode, viewers are given an intimate tour of the landmark site where the global movement was born.

While Saint Hill Manor preserves the Church's origins, across the property, a modern-day Castle serves as a 21st-century church. Inspired by an 11th-century Norman fortress, the Saint Hill Castle was conceived and designed by Mr. Hubbard himself to accommodate the ever-growing numbers of people who were coming to Saint Hill to study Scientology.

Today, thousands journey from all corners of the globe to the pastoral English countryside to celebrate the anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists and support the humanitarian works it sponsors. Cameras capture the jubilant event that is infused with the spirit of Mr. Hubbard. Gain insight into the life of the Founder of Scientology, explore the roots of a modern movement and visit a magical setting with Inside Scientology: Saint Hill.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by Independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's INSIDE SCIENTOLOGY, the exclusive series that provides unprecedented access to the facilities and behind-the-scenes operation of the Church of Scientology, brings viewers inside Saint Hill-the first worldwide headquarters of Scientology.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Network Anti-Drug Marathon Focuses on the Power of Prevention

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Wednesday, June 26, Scientology Network observes the UN's annual commemoration by airing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Marathon. The full day of programming puts the focus on the proven power of the Drug-Free World educational campaign to prevent people of all ages from ever trying drugs.

In the US, more than 70 percent of people who tried an illicit drug before the age of 13 have developed an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Worldwide, a recent estimate put the number of illegal drug users at around 296 million.

The approach to address this multifaceted challenge is reflected in this year's theme, "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention."

The special marathon event presents volunteers from across the globe featured on the Scientology Network original series Voices for Humanity. These heroes are educating everyone - from kids in schools to police departments and government officials - with Truth About Drugs materials and are making a meaningful impact on communities and entire nations.

One volunteer, Julie Delvaux, who spreads the message of the Truth About Drugs throughout Belgium and is featured on Voices for Humanity, states:

"Today there is a lot of incorrect information circulating about drugs. We give factual information to the youth. We want to inform them before the dealers do - with the Truth About Drugs campaign. I know that we are really paving the way for a drug-free society."

Backed by a massive network of volunteers and nearly 80,000 partnerships in 180 countries across six continents, Drug-Free World's message has reached over one billion people with an acclaimed package of antidrug educational materials.

The day's programming (beginning 9 a.m. ET) includes:

* Voices for Humanity, the only ongoing television series dedicated to those working in the streets, schools and communities to combat drugs and other major social ills

* PSAs to raise awareness of the devastating dangers of drugs, and

* The Truth About Drugs documentary, a powerful and comprehensive look into the true dangers of drugs, from marijuana, opioids and synthetic street drugs to the addictive pharmaceuticals marketed with slick Madison Avenue advertising campaigns.

See the full schedule at Scientology.tv/schedule.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas, and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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On Wednesday, June 26, Scientology Network observes the UN's annual commemoration by airing the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Marathon. The full day of programming puts the focus on the proven power of the Drug-Free World educational campaign to prevent people of all ages from ever trying drugs.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Media Productions Scores Victory at Viddy Awards

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Media Productions was honored with 14 Viddy Awards, including 7 Platinum, in the 2024 international awards competition honoring video excellence in the digital world.

Scientology Media Productions is a state-of-the-art multimedia communications center located in the heart of Hollywood and home to Scientology Network. Airing 24/7, the station launched in 2018 and has been viewed by millions in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

Now in its sixth season, the network's original programming continues to be recognized for creative excellence and has been lauded for its diverse, compelling content and exceptional production quality.

The productions in the Broadcast/Cable/Subscription TV and Commercials categories honored are as follows:

PLATINUM AWARD WINNERS

* Operation: Do Something About It - Programs | Documentary

* Destination: Scientology, Bogotá - Programs | Cultural

* Voices for Humanity: Marshall Faulk - Programs | Social Responsibility

* Voices for Humanity: Lance Dyer - Programs | Social Responsibility

* Meet a Scientologist: Christopher Hill - Programs | Automotive

* Meet a Scientologist: Marni Atherton - Programs | Food & Beverage

* Meet a Scientologist: Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis - Programs | Food & Beverage

GOLD AWARD WINNERS

* "Decide for Yourself" Scientology ad - Web Commercials | Nonprofit

* Destination: Scientology, Johannesburg - Programs | Cultural

* Meet a Scientologist: Cristal Logothetis - Programs | Nonprofit

* Meet a Scientologist: Colm O'Halloran - Programs | Sports

* Meet a Scientologist: Guy Taylor - Programs | Sports

* Meet a Scientologist: Matt Brown - Programs | Entertainment

* Meet a Scientologist: Satinder Chawla - Programs | Entertainment

See more award-winning content at Scientology.tv.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists; showing the Church as a global organization; and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Media Productions was honored with 14 Viddy Awards, including 7 Platinum, in the 2024 international awards competition honoring video excellence in the digital world.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

The Scientology Network’s International Day of Happiness Marathon Features an Array of Changemakers Raising the Quality of Life in Their Communities

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network is celebrating International Day of Happiness with an all-day marathon featuring "The Way to Happiness" - the common-sense moral code written by L. Ron Hubbard - and its positive impact across the globe.

The marathon event includes the two-hour The Way to Happiness book-on-film and features episodes of Voices for Humanity showcasing the movement in action.

* See how Kim Bey reverses rising crime rates and despair, introducing The Way to Happiness to institutions and schools and through cultural events in Washington, D.C.

* Learn how educator Miao-Hsiang is restoring traditional moral values with this book in Taiwan.

* Join Rosalba Cordero as she reduces crime and recidivism by bringing The Way to Happiness to schools and prisons across Mexico.

* Follow along as retired parliamentarian Carmelita Haynes uses The Way to Happiness to combat moral decay and uplift the people of Aruba.

* Ride with Minister Tony Muhammad on the "Peace Rides" as he builds a peace movement among notorious warring gangs in South-Central Los Angeles.

The marathon event also includes the two-hour The Way to Happiness book-on-film.

Written by L. Ron Hubbard, the 21 precepts of The Way to Happiness form the first moral code based entirely on common sense. It can be applied by people of any faith or belief.

The Way to Happiness holds a Guinness World Record as the single most translated non-religious book. Its 21 basic principles guide one to a better quality of life.

For the full schedule of programming, visit www.Scientology.tv/schedule.

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Scientology Network is celebrating International Day of Happiness with an all-day marathon featuring "The Way to Happiness" - the common-sense moral code written by L. Ron Hubbard - and its positive impact across the globe. The marathon event includes the two-hour The Way to Happiness book-on-film and features episodes of Voices for Humanity showcasing the movement in action.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

New Film Shows the Dedication of the Church of Scientology to Help Other Religious Communities Make It Through the Worst of Times

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Operation: Do Something About It, the feature-length film that premiered on the Scientology Network this week, documents the work of Scientology Volunteer Ministers across the globe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their highest priorities was to help congregations of diverse faiths, ordered closed in the early days of the pandemic, reopen safely to serve their congregations.

With casualties mounting, people needed the solace and help of their church, mosque or temple. But even when restrictions were relaxed or lifted, many did not return for fear of contracting the illness. As the purpose of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is to restore spiritual values no matter the faith or denomination, Volunteer Ministers worked with religious leaders to make their houses of worship safe.

From Mexico to Rome and from the UK to Aruba and South Africa, Scientology Volunteer Ministers, trained on the world's most effective sanitization procedures and equipment, mobilized to help houses of worship and their parishioners.

In Mexico, where almost 90 percent of the population is Christian, Volunteer Ministers sanitized houses of worship of diverse denominations from Methodist to Presbyterian and Roman Catholic to Evangelical. They made it possible for one of the world's most important pilgrimage sites to reopen - the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. They also trained church staff and provided equipment and supplies to ensure the basilica's continued safe operation.

The secretary to the Archbishop of Mexico City thanked the Church of Scientology for working "for the good of the people," making it possible for them to return to church in safety. "I think this work must be known," he said. "We do great work when we work together for the good of the community."

In Birmingham, England, where 20 percent of the population is Muslim, Scientology Volunteer Ministers sanitized mosques throughout the city and trained mosque staff to continue to do so. They also helped Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and a Greek Orthodox church, sanitizing more than 1.5 million square feet of houses of worship, making it safe for them to welcome parishioners back.

The administrator of one of the mosques described the volunteers as "the unsung heroes." The imam of another spoke of the team's passion to help. "Forget about the backgrounds, forget about the color, forget about the ethnicities," said another imam. "It's just for love, for peace, bringing people together. You are a role model... It's humanity serving humanity."

In Italy, Scientology Volunteer Ministers responded to a request from the Great Mosque of Rome - the largest mosque in the Western World. Volunteer Ministers sanitized more than 300,000 square feet of the facility.

"I saw cars arriving from all over Italy," said the imam. "It was an enormous joy to see how many volunteers the Church of Scientology mobilized." He described how this inspired "a society of love, a fraternal society, a society living in joy where everyone can benefit from collaboration."

In establishing the Scientology Volunteer Minister movement in the mid-1970s, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard defined religion as "a system of beliefs and practices by means of which a group of people struggles with the ultimate problems of human life. The quality of being religious implies two things: first, a belief that evil, pain, bewilderment and injustice are fundamental facts of existence; second, a set of practices and related sanctified beliefs that express a conviction that man can ultimately be saved from those facts.

"Thus, a Volunteer Minister is a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, truth and spiritual values to the lives of others.

"A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

Discover the passion, skill and commitment of Scientology Volunteer Ministers who reached out with help through the darkest of times. Watch Operation: Do Something About It on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and streaming at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.

Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

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Operation: Do Something About It, the feature-length film that premiered on the Scientology Network this week, documents the work of Scientology Volunteer Ministers across the globe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. One of their highest priorities was to help congregations of diverse faiths, ordered closed in the early days of the pandemic, reopen safely to serve their congregations.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Network Marathon Promotes Peace Through the Power of Human Rights

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Scientology Network commemorates International Day of Peace on September 21 with a marathon television event showcasing the power of human rights education to create a more peaceful world.

With 32 countries currently in conflict, drug wars and ethnic violence raging around the world and human trafficking rising globally, the necessity to promote human rights has never been more vital.

Established in 1981 by the United Nations, International Day of Peace is celebrated every September 21 and calls for a 24-hour period of nonviolence to reimagine ways to create a more peaceful world.

The marathon will shine a light on people working around the world to bring about lasting peace through raising human rights awareness.

The day's programming includes:

* Voices for Humanity, the only ongoing television series dedicated to those working to bring human rights to their countries and handle other major social ills

* The Story of Human Rights film, an informative presentation of the history of human rights, from its origins to the present day

* Documentary Showcase: Humanité, featuring a legendary jazz artist bringing together a diverse cast of talented musicians to reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a beloved community, and

* Meet a Scientologist: Cristal Logothetis, the incredible story of how one woman's act of kindness blossomed into a movement of thousands to help save children in war-torn countries

See the full schedule at Scientology.tv/schedule.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, it has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about the Scientology religion and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network's innovative content has been recognized with more than 125 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Scientology Network commemorates International Day of Peace on September 21 with a marathon television event showcasing the power of human rights education to create a more peaceful world.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Churches Share Solutions on Overdose Awareness Day to Turn the Tide

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- More than 109,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the 12-month period ending January 2023. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports fentanyl-related fatalities among children and teens increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021. And, although the opioid epidemic has created the most severe impact in the U.S. and Canada, there is hardly a country on Earth not suffering from the harmful effect of drugs. But there are simple actions anyone can take to help save lives, according to Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the drug education and prevention campaign the Church of Scientology supports.

While the numbers are bleak, the effect of drug overdose on the families and friends of the victims can never be expressed by a statistic.

"When there's death involved, that's forever," says Lance Dyer whose son Dakota took his life after one hit of a synthetic cannabinoid. "The pain, the hurt, the anguish to your parents, your friends, your loved ones - the ramifications of your choices go way past you getting high," he says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the new season of the Scientology Network.

Like thousands of individuals and groups internationally, Dyer adopted the Truth About Drugs campaign of Foundation for a Drug-Free World because when he visits schools to talk to kids about drugs using these materials, the fact-based information in the booklets and videos creates impact and helps them reevaluate their ideas and make the firm decision not to take drugs.

To bring community leaders together to tackle this urgent issue, Scientology Churches are marking International Overdose Awareness Day this weekend with conferences, drug education training, and drug prevention and awareness initiatives. And they are screening episodes of Voices for Humanity to show how effective these materials are and how easy it is to reach kids with the truth.

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

Budget cuts and post-pandemic recession have made it even harder to fund drug education and prevention than before. But thanks to the support of Scientology Churches and Scientologists, Drug-Free World makes these materials available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to educate themselves, their families, friends and communities about drugs.

When Julieta Santagostina learned about Drug-Free World she helped organize a protest that ended up getting local drug houses shut down. "But there was a reason that drugs were around. There was demand for drugs," she says. And there is demand because people, especially children, are not well informed. "People take advantage of these kids," she says in her episode of Voices for Humanity that shows how Santagostina soon became president of Drug-Free World Florida, which is changing the entire dynamic on this issue across her state.

In his episode of Voices for Humanity, Drug-Free World Italy Executive Director Oreste Depaoli recalls how older boys introduced him to using drugs when he was 12. He soon became an addict and at 19, he nearly died of an overdose. "More and more people are dying of drug overdose in Italy every year," says Depaoli who points out that where there are drugs, there are guns, crime and death. "If people knew what drugs really lead to, they could choose not to take them," he says.

Learn more about how simple it is to make a difference. Watch Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

Since launching in 2018 with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about the Scientology religion and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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More than 109,000 Americans died of drug overdose in the 12-month period ending Jan. 2023. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports fentanyl-related fatalities among children and teens increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021. But there are simple actions anyone can take to help save lives, according to Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the drug education and prevention campaign the Church of Scientology supports.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

The Church of Scientology Celebrates its Anniversary in One of California’s Premier Communities

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the heart of Old Town, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology Pasadena combines a love of the region's history with its commitment to ensuring a bright future for all.

Pasadena is an eclectic mix of old and new-with the California Institute of Technology and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, world-class museums, trendy shops and eateries, and a climate that inspires the annual New Year's Day Tournament of Roses.

An episode of Destination: Scientology on the Scientology Network shows how the Church restored its new home, dedicated in July 2010 by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. The registered historic landmark, known as the Braley Building, was an iconic bicycle emporium. It was built in 1906, two years before Henry Ford introduced America to his Model-T, and not long after The New York Times described the bicycle as "a splendid extension of personal power and freedom, scarcely inferior to what wings would give." The Church, with its meticulous care to preserve all elements of the building's distinctive architecture, earned the city's Historic Preservation Award.

In dedicating the Church, Mr. Miscavige reminded Pasadena Church staff and parishioners, "You are now part of a movement like nothing in our history. And it is gaining momentum by the day. ... There is indeed a lot of help we must now bring to bear. That is the pledge we make today, to the city of Pasadena."

Taking this to heart, the Church works in close coordination with officials, community groups and religious leaders to address vital social issues.

Take a tour of the Church, meet some of its staff and parishioners, and see what makes them a valued partner in the Pasadena of today and tomorrow.

Watch Destination: Scientology - Pasadena on the Scientology Network.

Each episode of Destination: Scientology brings the viewer inside a new Church of Scientology, showcasing the diversity of our Churches and the cooperation that weaves every Church of Scientology into the local community fabric.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, it has been viewed in more than 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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In the heart of Old Town, just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, the Church of Scientology Pasadena combines a love of the region's history with its commitment to ensuring a bright future for all. Pasadena is an eclectic mix of old and new-with the California Institute of Technology and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab.

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A Passion for Speed Makes Christopher Hill a Winner on Meet a Scientologist

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Racing and driving cars at their limit - it's my passion," says Christopher Hill in an episode of the new season of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. "It's the thing that I love more than anything in the world," he says, "the faster the better, the more challenging the better."

But it's not just about speed. "It's about being the best at something that you can be," Hill says. "It's about perfecting what you're doing. It's about searching for something that's pretty much unattainable."

From the time he was 2 or 3 years old, Hill knew that he wanted to race cars. He pursued this, beginning with kart racing as a teen. But he was nearly sidelined for life, breaking his back in an accident when his kart malfunctioned.

Christopher credits the application of Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard with helping him recover physically much more quickly than his doctors predicted. But possibly even more important, Dianetics helped him heal any mental scars that might have affected his love of the sport and his ability to pursue it.

Because of his exceptional driving skills, Hill was selected to be an instructor at the BMW Performance Driving School near Palm Springs, California. His goal as an instructor is to make every driver he works with as good a driver as they can possibly be and to keep the passion for driving alive.

But the car clinic he runs is not only for racers. In fact, Hill had his girlfriend take the course to give her some basic skills. Not long after that, while driving, she was hit by a drunk driver. And one of the skills she learned in the clinic saved her life.

Watch Christopher Hill's episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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"Racing and driving cars at their limit - it's my passion," says Christopher Hill in an episode of the new season of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. From the time he was 2 or 3 years old, Hill knew that he wanted to race cars. He pursued this, beginning with kart racing as a teen.

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Helping Keep Youth Safe from the Menace of Human Trafficking

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Glory Matipile discovered a childhood friend had suddenly disappeared, it changed her life forever. An episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network documents how this human rights advocate is saving lives.

Glory Matipile saw a Facebook message that set her life on a completely different course. A childhood friend had suddenly disappeared. This led Matipile to discovering a human trafficking ring that was preying on young men, women and children. Her story is featured in an episode of Voices for Humanity that premiered on the Scientology Network in July.

South Africa's depressed job market and high youth unemployment was the perfect formula for a criminal network that promised visas and jobs in distant countries. These victims were then used as decoys by drug traffickers, were sold into sexual slavery, or became victims of organ harvesting.

Gathering information that she was able to access as a human resource officer, Matipile alerted the police who located and saved her friend. Matipile created her nonprofit, Baagi Ba South Africa - The Future of South Africa - to help potential victims avoid similar scams and raise awareness throughout the country.

She realized that what assists human traffickers in their crime is that people do not know their human rights. She partners with Youth for Human Rights, an initiative supported by the Church of Scientology, to raise awareness of human rights and protect youth from becoming victims.

Learn how Matipile and Baagi Ba South Africa have created an entire network to protect young people from being trafficked into slavery. Watch her episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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‘Humanité, the Beloved Community’ – A Passionate Vision For Global Harmony Through Music – Airs on Documentary Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Humanité, the Beloved Community" on July 7, 2023.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

"Humanité, the Beloved Community" centers on legendary jazz artist Kirk Whalum as he brings together the talents of incredible musicians from nearly a dozen countries to reflect the Beloved Community as preached by Martin Luther King Jr.

Directed by Jim Hanon, "Humanité, the Beloved Community" is woven from the words, stories and original melodies of a diverse cast of artists as they channel the ethos of civil rights in a raw and compassionate bid for global harmony. From his segregated childhood and his position as a renowned figure in the global music scene, Kirk Whalum brings profound contribution to the struggle for human rights.

ABOUT KIRK WHALUM

Born in Memphis, veteran saxophonist Kirk Whalum has drawn inspiration from the rich musical traditions of that city. He gained acclaim for his cross-pollinated sound, drawing comparisons to artists like John Coltrane and Grover Washington Jr. His musical accomplishments have brought him 12 Grammy nominations and a win for "It's What I Do" in the Best Gospel Song category.

ABOUT JIM HANON

Jim Hanon is an award-winning narrative and documentary filmmaker who has filmed on every continent but Antarctica. With an extensive background in illustration, art directing and advertising, Jim was vice president of Leo Burnett in Chicago before transitioning to a more community-driven street cinema style of filmmaking. He is the writer/director of the Crystal Heart Award-winning theatrical release "End of the Spear," as well as several international documentaries.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Jim expounded on his venture into filmmaking:

"I never got into filmmaking because I wanted to be a filmmaker. I became a filmmaker because I saw the art form being so diverse.... I felt like it's one of the most powerful medias for shaping culture."

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Humanité, the Beloved Community" on July 7, 2023.

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Meet a Scientologist Goes Big on Art with Angelika Mehrens

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST - the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life - announces an episode featuring master large-scale painter Angelika Mehrens, premiering June 27, 2023.

Angelika Mehrens left her highflying career of fashion modeling behind to pursue her passion for painting. Venturing beyond the confines of a typical canvas, she successfully established herself as a large-scale painter, creating massive murals for residential and commercial clients, and artworks for film and TV.

ABOUT ANGELIKA MEHRENS

Angelika Mehrens's passion for painting began at the age of five. Born in Bamberg, South-Central Germany, her venture across the dividing line into communist East Germany as a child would have a significant impact on the course of her life. Struck by the bleak dreariness of the cityscape she observed there, Angelika's aim in life became to infuse color and aesthetics into people's lives. While still in her teens she moved further west to America, where she began a modeling career and suddenly found herself walking the runway in world fashion capitals: Milan, Paris and New York. Despite the glamor of her jet-setting life and posing for designers like Versace, Chanel and Helmut Lang, she never gave up her dream to paint. After eight years, she hung up her couture for a painter's smock and a palette. Through hard work, ambition and talent, her career quickly took off. Now, with private and major commercial clients showcasing her work on their properties from coast to coast and a long list of film and television productions featuring her art, Angelika has established herself as one of the most compelling large-scale painters working today.

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Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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‘Forgive – Don’t Forget,’ a Journey to Return a Samurai Sword, Airs on Documentary Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Forgive - Don't Forget" premiering on June 9, 2023.

Forgive - Don't Forget chronicles the journey by an American to return a Japanese samurai sword surrendered at the end of World War II to the family of its original owner in an attempt to better understand the past and build a bridge between cultures.

Codirected by Brad Bennett, Forgive - Don't Forget is, at its core, about the connection between two very different cultures and the importance of remembrance. The Japanese sword is a symbol deeply embedded in Japan's history and spiritual heritage. When an American who inherited a surrendered sword from World War II decides to try and track down the family of the original owner in hopes of returning it, he encounters many seemingly insurmountable barriers. His quest ultimately leads to a better understanding of both American and Japanese cultures and helps bridge the gap between the two.

ABOUT BRAD BENNETT

Brad is a Japanese American filmmaker and Emmy-nominated producer based in Virginia. His first feature documentary, Forgive - Don't Forget, won the Grand Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2017 Guam International Film Festival. Bennett has been featured in The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and by the International Documentary Association. His work has been supported by PBS, Southern Documentary Fund, Virginia Film Office and the UCLA Documentary Film Legal Clinic.

In an interview with Scientology Media Productions for Documentary Showcase, Brad reflected on his work:

"Stories of positivity are very important nowadays ... through our film I just want to be able to share hope and the message of forgiveness and how powerful that is for all of us."

ABOUT PAUL D. UFEMA

During Paul's senior year in college, he was activated into the U.S. Army and sent to Cuba. It was there he was introduced to video journalism. After returning to the U.S., he worked in television production. He founded All New Bricks, a successful YouTube channel that specializes in Lego builds, which aides St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Paul shared insight on the underlying cultural significance of the film:

"I was returning a sword to a family and that's all it was. But it was so much bigger than that ... we would be bridging the gap between two cultures and I think that's why people are drawn to it."

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the award-winning documentary "Forgive - Don't Forget" premiering on June 9, 2023.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Network Unveils New Slate of Prime Time Shows and Series

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Launched in 2018, Scientology Network continues to raise standards in the television industry, including being the first and only network to air all content in 17 languages. To date, more than 250 inspiring programs - all produced in-house - have been viewed 24/7 on satellite, live streaming or on demand in 242 nations and territories. Scientology Network continues to expand its reach, most recently adding AT&T U-verse and DIRECTV STREAM to meet growing audience curiosity and demand in the United States.

The prime-time lineup starts with new episodes, including:

* Destination: Scientology (Mondays, 9P ET/PT)-Each week the series travels to cities where Scientology Churches are located and explores the history, culture and interesting features that make each city so unique. This season's featured cities span the globe from Auckland, New Zealand, to Atlanta, Georgia, to Johannesburg, South Africa.

* Meet a Scientologist (Tuesdays, 8P ET/PT)-The series showcases Scientologists from around the world who are making significant contributions in their chosen fields. New episodes feature a husband-and-wife team of Italian artisan chocolatiers, a high-performance driving instructor, and the founder of the nonprofit foundation Carry the Future which provides thousands of refugee families with critical baby care products.

* Voices for Humanity (Wednesdays, 8P ET/PT)-The mini-documentary series that presents heroic change-makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations who work in partnership with Church of Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs to uplift their communities. New episodes cover current events, controversial issues and important topics: from battling human trafficking and psychiatric abuse to promoting moral values and uplifting communities.

* I am a Scientologist (Thursdays, 8:30P ET/PT)-From musicians and mechanics to artists and entrepreneurs around the world, everyday people from all walks of life discuss how they apply the powerful tools of Scientology to improve their daily lives.

* Documentary Showcase (Fridays, 8P ET/PT)-The best in independent documentaries with a focus on raising awareness of important social, cultural and environmental issues. This season's films address a broad range of topics, including fighting discrimination on the basketball court (Life Without Basketball), testing the limits of human endurance at sea (Losing Sight of Shore), and understanding how comic book culture inspires people to imagine - and create-a more just world (Geek, and You Shall Find).

Scientology Network's new season launched with a two-hour special that featured the premiere episodes of Destination: Scientology, Meet a Scientologist, Voices for Humanity and I am a Scientologist.

The new episodes will air alongside films, series and other programs now on Scientology Network, including:

* Inside Scientology

* L. Ron Hubbard: in His Own Voice

* Principles of Scientology

* L. Ron Hubbard Library Presents

* Signature Performances

* Dianetics: An Introduction

* Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought

* Scientology: Tools for Life

* The Problems of Work: Scientology Applied to the Workaday World

* The Way to Happiness

* The Way to Happiness: Common Sense for Life

* The Truth About Drugs

* They Said, They Lied

* The Story of Human Rights

* 30 Rights Brought to Life

* Citizens Commission on Human Rights documentaries

To watch any program on demand, visit Scientology.tv.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 242 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Searching for Common Ground in Lobster War: The Fight Over the World’s Richest Fishing Grounds on Documentary Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary "Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds."

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Scientology Network.

Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds follows the tense standoff between lobstermen in the U.S. and Canada and the attempts to begin a constructive dialogue over the rights to one of the world's richest fishing grounds. As sea temperatures rise, lobster populations have begun to migrate north, blurring the lines of maritime boundaries and impacting the livelihoods of fishermen and entire communities on both sides.

Directed by David Abel and Andy Laub, Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds is a stunningly photographed and award-winning feature documentary about a climate-fueled conflict between the U.S. and Canada over the fishing rights in waters that both countries have claimed since the end of the Revolutionary War. The disputed area in the Gulf of Maine, known as the Gray Zone, has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet. As a result, the previously modest lobster population has surged, as have the profits in bringing them to market, setting the stage for a dangerous showdown.

Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds is the recipient of numerous film festival awards, including winner at the International Maritime Film Festival and the Mystic Film Festival.

ABOUT DAVID ABEL

David Abel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at The Boston Globe who has covered wars, terrorism and the environment. Abel's work also won an Edward R. Murrow Award, the Ernie Pyle Award from the Scripps Howard Foundation and the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Feature Reporting. He is a director/producer whose films have been broadcast to national and international audiences on BBC World News, Discovery Life, PBS and Pivot.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, David spoke about the central theme of his film and the urgency required to mitigate the effects of climate change:

"Over the past decade I've written a lot and now made several films trying to capture how our warming oceans are affecting people's lives. And this film, Lobster War, is very much about how the warming waters are affecting people's livelihoods."

ABOUT ANDY LAUB

Andy Laub is a writer/director/producer/composer who works on nature films and cultural documentaries. His work has appeared on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, BBC World News and Ora.TV. His film As It Happens: Pacific Crest Trail has been viewed online by more than 500,000 people around the world.

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary "Lobster War: The Fight Over the World's Richest Fishing Grounds."

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Meet a Scientologist: Steven Margo Evokes the Magic of the ‘Lucky’ Chimney Sweep on the Scientology Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST - the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life - announces an episode featuring master chimney sweep Steven Margo.

Steven Margo is a master chimney sweep working on the rooftops of San Diego, California. As is tradition in his home country, Great Britain, Margo and his crew don top hats and tails as they work to prevent houses from the threat of going up in flames.

ABOUT STEVEN MARGO

Steven Margo was only 6 years old when his family moved from the United Kingdom to the United States, but he never outgrew the appeal of British culture.

Embracing all things quintessentially British, Steven started a band that covered Beatles and Rolling Stones songs in the 1960s, bonded with the James Bond series, and finally tried his hand as a fabled chimney sweep. It was the latter that brought him lasting success as Steven, joined by his family, built his company in San Diego, California.

His crew look like they've just stepped off the set of Mary Poppins, evoking all the magic of the "lucky" chimney sweeps.

With over 25,000 houses going up in flames in the U.S. every year due to chimney fires, his mission is to educate people on the dangers of unmaintained chimneys to save homes and lives. To date, Steven Margo and his company have cleaned and maintained over 40,000 chimneys.

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Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Documentary Showcase Hops On Board World-Record-Breaking Attempt Concert Tour With ‘An Irish Story: This Is My Home’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary An Irish Story: This Is My Home.

An Irish Story: This Is My Home chronicles a race against time by popular Irish musical duo The Black Donnellys (singer-songwriter Dave Rooney and guitarist Dave Browne) to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for performing 60 concerts in all 50 states in only 40 days.

Directed by Karl Nickoley, the feature documentary sees the band's cross-country attempt filled with canceled flights, flat tires, exploding volcanoes and impromptu fundraisers to raise enough money just to keep the tour going. Along the way, the film becomes a compelling exploration of the American dream and a testament to the power of music to unite people across cultures.

ABOUT KARL NICKOLEY

Karl Nickoley is an award-winning producer/director and founder of Frequency Pictures. An honors graduate from Los Angeles Film School and a master's certified professional in film and television finance from Pepperdine University, Karl has worked on feature films, TV commercials, web campaigns and more.

An Irish Story: This Is My Home was the People's Choice Award Winner at the 2020 Beloit International Film Festival.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Karl gave insight to his purpose behind the documentary:

"The movie is a conversation starter. And that's been a really cool experience as a filmmaker, just relating back to the story of why I started.... It was to create a story that really, truly engages somebody."

ABOUT THE BLACK DONNELLYS

The Black Donnellys are a highly regarded and Guinness World Record-breaking band from Dublin, Ireland. Currently based in Las Vegas, The Black Donnellys are resident musicians at the Rí Rá Irish Pub at Mandalay Bay. The band consists of award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Rooney and Guinness World Record-breaking guitarist Dave Browne.

Dave Browne currently holds the Guinness World Record for marathon guitar playing, knocking out songs and tunes for over 114 hours straight at Dublin's famous Temple Bar. In 2012, Dave Rooney was voted best Irish Singer/Songwriter of the year by NYCS Radio Irish.

Since arriving in America, The Black Donnellys have established a committed fan base throughout the United States with their energetic live performances.

In an interview with DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Dave Rooney conveyed his message for audiences:

"If you've ever wanted to go out in the world and see what the United States was all about ... go on an adventure to understand and examine the American dream, to have a look at the beauty that the United States of America has got to offer, to listen to so many diverse people from so many diverse cultures ... check this movie out. You'll enjoy it immensely."

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the documentary An Irish Story: This Is My Home.

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Flamenco Phenom Fires Up Documentary Showcase With ‘Siudy Between Worlds – 50 Performances of the American Dream’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the U.S. broadcast debut May 19, 2023, of the documentary "Siudy Between Worlds--50 Performances of the American Dream," a look at a flamenco prodigy's dream of making it in New York.

Directed by Pablo Croce, "Siudy Between Worlds--50 Performances of the American Dream" follows flamenco dance prodigy and award-winning choreographer Siudy Garrido as she brings her dazzling flamenco-inspired theatrical production to the New York stage, hoping to win over audiences and critics with the beauty of flamenco.

But in the toughest live-theater market in the world, the backstage challenges in the run-up to opening night and the excruciating anticipation of critical reactions are as dramatic as anything that transpires onstage.

ABOUT PABLO CROCE

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Pablo Croce is an award-winning director and producer. He won Best New Documentary Director at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival for his documentary "Like Water" on UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. A winner of an MTV award for Best Short Video and multiple Latin Grammy nominations, Pablo's résumé also includes extensive experience for producing advertising for high-profile multinational clients.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Pablo said: "Capturing this documentary started out of knowing that there was going to be something extraordinary happening ... Eventually it evolved into a story that at a personal level, I needed to tell."

ABOUT SIUDY GARRIDO

Siudy Garrido, a two-time Latin Grammy nominee and award-winning choreographer, is one of today's most impressive artists in the flamenco dance scene. Her artistry has been hailed by fans and critics around the world as "mesmerizing," "first-class" and "perfection." She is recognized as a barrier-breaking artist, blending traditional and contemporary techniques into a brand of flamenco that's entirely her own.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DirecTV Channel 320, DirecTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/siudy-between-worlds/videos/trailer.html

Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE - the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues - presents the U.S. broadcast debut May 19, 2023, of the documentary "Siudy Between Worlds--50 Performances of the American Dream," a look at a flamenco prodigy's dream of making it in New York.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Surviving the Outback Recreates Epic Challenge of Survival on Documentary Showcase

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's Documentary Showcase, the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Surviving the Outback."

"Surviving the Outback" is inspired by the true story of two German aviators who, in 1932, became stranded deep in the Australian Outback and survived a remarkable 43 days before being rescued by Aboriginal locals. Using the original chronicle of the events as told by one of the pilots in his book "Flight Into Hell," this feature-length documentary captures the stunning beauty and majesty of nature as the filmmaker attempts to recreate the aviators' plight in the ultimate test of survival.

Michael Atkinson used handheld cameras and drones to entirely self-film his endeavor into the unforgiving Australian Outback. With no back-up crew or two-way communication with the outside world, Michael uses only the materials available to the original pilots and his skills as a survival instructor to live off the land as he retraces their original route through rough seas, forbidding terrain and crocodile-infested waters.

ABOUT MICHAEL ATKINSON

Michael Atkinson was struck when he was a child with a passion for filming his experiences in the extreme outdoors. He became a full-time military pilot for the Australian Defense Force and flew everything from helicopters to fighter jets. He also taught survival skills to pilots in northern Australia. "Surviving the Outback" is his first feature-length documentary.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Michael reflected on his mission:

"My hope when people see the film is that they will see the value in remote and beautiful areas.... I'm glad that people will be able to see Aboriginal culture and that audiences are going to see the Kimberley, probably love it and therefore want to protect it."

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DirecTV Channel 320, DirecTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/

https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/surviving-the-outback/videos/trailer.html

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VIDEO https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/surviving-the-outback/videos/inside-look-teaser.html

Scientology Network's Documentary Showcase, the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Surviving the Outback."

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Documentary Showcase Journeys with Chocolatiers on ‘Chocolate Road’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Chocolate Road."

"Chocolate Road" follows three chocolate artisans in pursuit of the highest quality cacao beans for the burgeoning craft chocolate market. Their quest takes them to the hot and humid cacao growing regions of the world, where their cooperation with cacao farmers has a transformative and empowering effect on the communities.

Directed by Tanya Chuturkova, the feature-length documentary shifts locales seamlessly between high-street chocolate shops run by esteemed, award-winning chocolatiers, and the cacao plantations of South and Central America run by generations of anonymous farmers and producers. The growing demand for craft chocolate creates a symbiotic relationship between the chocolate artisans hoping to create next-level chocolate experiences and cacao producers hoping to make inroads to earning livable wages from their labors and expertise.

ABOUT TANYA CHUTURKOVA

Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, and now based in New York, Tanya Chuturkova is a director and creative producer with many film and television credits. She wrote, produced and directed six short films before embarking on "Chocolate Road," her debut feature documentary. Additionally, her television work as an editor garnered her numerous awards, including four Telly Awards.

In an interview with Scientology Network for DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, Tanya conveyed the impact of her filmmaking journey:

"We live in a very consumer society and we're used to just getting everything fast. Everything--food, fashion--that goes for chocolate as well. We just grab something. We don't think where it comes from. But throughout the process of making the movie, it has changed my whole perspective."

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

For more information, visit scientology.tv/docs.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/

https://www.scientology.tv/series/documentary-showcase/chocolate-road/

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Scientology Network's DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to air films on important social, cultural and environmental issues, presents the documentary "Chocolate Road."

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Meet a Scientologist Blends Ancient Herbs and Modern Marketing with Tea Manufacturer Tinny Chen

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST -- the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life -- announces an episode featuring tea manufacturer Tinny Chen, premiering May 16, 2023.

Tinny Chen is a second-generation organic farmer and herbal tea manufacturer who infuses a modern sensibility into the 5,000-year-old tradition of Chinese medicine. Through product innovations, her award-winning company is creating a burgeoning market among a younger generation of consumers with its delicious and healthful herbal teas.

ABOUT TINNY CHEN

Tinny Chen grew up learning about the medicinal properties of herbs on her family's small farm in Taiwan. As a teenager, she was discouraged by the physical demands of being a farmer and decided to pursue a degree in foreign languages. But she was drawn back to agriculture by her parents' desire to hand down the farm to the next generation. Her mother furthered Tinny's understanding of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, while Tinny implemented modern marketing techniques to promote the medicinal properties of herbs and herbal teas to a younger generation. Today, their company, Daxue Shan (in English, Big Snowy Mountain Farm), is a multiple award-winning agricultural enterprise appealing to health-conscious customers across all generations.

ABOUT THE SCIENTOLOGY NETWORK:

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology and Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

CONTACT:

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Scientology Network's MEET A SCIENTOLOGIST -- the weekly series spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists from around the world and all walks of life -- announces an episode featuring tea manufacturer Tinny Chen, premiering May 16, 2023. Tinny Chen is a second-generation organic farmer and herbal tea manufacturer.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Holiday Greetings from the Jive Aces on the Scientology Network

EAST GRINSTEAD, U.K. /ScoopCloud/ -- Share Christmas favorites with a trio of songs performed by the UK's own Jive Aces, the first jive and swing band to reach the final round of Britain's Got Talent. Join them as they unwrap a series of holiday favorites, rolling out a swing version of "Jingle Bells." Sing along with them as they "Bring This Christmas to Life." And remember that even if loved ones are far away this holiday season, you can still be together as they perform "Christmas is Where You Are."

"Music is an international language," says Jive Aces' lead singer Ian Clarkson. "Through music, the emotions and feelings we all have in common can unite us."

The Jive's upbeat and uplifting music is so catchy and cheerful, that there's one doctor who routinely prescribes their video of "Bring Me Sunshine" for depression.

In addition to their songs in the Scientology Network Holiday Concert, the Jive Aces are also featured in an episode of the original series, Meet a Scientologist. The band describes how they take their style from Harlem swing and jive bands of the 1920s and New Orleans Jazz, which was born in the same era.

A century later their music still fills dancehall floors with hundreds of fans jitterbugging, energized by the band's contagious enthusiasm.

"That's what we want to do," says Clarkson, "use our art, use our music, videos, everything, to make people happy."

The band members are also well known for their activism against drug abuse and addiction. Seeing first-hand the devastating effects of drugs on so many fellow musicians and artists, the Jive Aces adopted the Scientology-supported Truth About Drugs Campaign to promote drug-free living. They reach millions of people through street concerts in the UK, Europe and the U.S. And they spearheaded drug education booklet distribution, performing at the top of double-decker busses that rolled through the 2012 UK Olympics and 2014 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games.

Get to know the six members of the band through an episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network. Each episode of this original series provides an in-depth look into the lives of individual Scientologists from the frontiers of modern art, science, sports, entertainment, and many other professions.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in Los Angeles in 1954 and the religion has expanded to more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 countries.

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https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.scientology.tv/specials/happy-holidays/

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Share Christmas favorites with a trio of songs performed by the UK's own Jive Aces, the first jive and swing band to reach the final round of Britain's Got Talent. Join them as they unwrap a series of holiday favorites, rolling out a swing version of "Jingle Bells."

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Celebrate World Television Day With a Visit to the Scientology Network

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Curious about Scientology? In honor of World Television Day November 21, with the UN noting the increasing impact of the medium on the lives of people everywhere, the Church of Scientology welcomes viewers to satisfy their curiosity about Scientology and learn the truth about the world's youngest major religion.

Every six seconds someone searches the question "What is Scientology?" And the Scientology Network answers this question by taking viewers behind the scenes to Scientology Churches on six continents, Church management, its publication and dissemination facilities, and humanitarian outreach centers and programs.

The network launched in March 2018 with a special introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige.

"You've probably heard of Scientology," said Mr. Miscavige from the atrium of the Church of Scientology spiritual headquarters in Florida. "There's a lot of talk about us. And we get it. People are curious. Well, we want to answer your questions, because, frankly, whatever you've heard, if you haven't heard it from us, I can assure you, we are not what you expect.

"So, while I could tell you Scientology is new, our approach is new, our answers are new, and that Scientology is not just something you believe in, it's something you do, well, I'm sure you would much rather see for yourself. And that's what the Scientology Network is all about. To show you inside Scientology, who we are, what Scientology is, and what Scientology can do."

The Network debuted, airing 24/7 in 17 languages on DIRECTV channel 320, with an array of original series, also available at Scientology.tv, and streaming through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms:

* Inside Scientology -- a behind-the-scenes look at the religion-its international spiritual headquarters and cutting-edge publishing houses, what happens on a typical day at a Church of Scientology, and the meticulous, painstaking efforts to preserve 75 million words of Founder L. Ron Hubbard's religious writings and recordings for future generations

* Meet a Scientologist -- an in-depth look into the lives of individual Scientologists from the frontiers of modern art, science, sports, entertainment and many other professions and interests

* I am a Scientologist -- featuring hundreds of Scientologists from every corner of the world and every imaginable occupation, giving personal accounts of how their lives have been enriched by the religion

* Voices for Humanity -- brief documentaries introducing change-makers of all faiths, cultures and nations as they extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs

* Destination: Scientology -- bringing viewers inside Scientology Churches, showcasing the diversity of the Churches and the cooperation that weaves every Church of Scientology into the local community fabric

* L. Ron Hubbard: In His Own Voice -- a unique series chronicling L. Ron Hubbard through autobiographical vignettes in his own words and in his own voice. Scientology is the only major religion with the voice of its Founder intact, recorded in public lectures delivered over the course of a quarter-century.

* L. Ron Hubbard Library Presents -- with films exploring the beliefs and practices of the Scientology religion through the groundbreaking writings of its Founder.

* Citizens Commission on Human Rights -- an ongoing investigative series featuring the global advocacy organization taking on powerful, well-funded psychiatric interest groups to educate the public on abuses of psychiatry. These documentaries expose the truth about the marketing of psychotropic prescriptions, the dangers of those drugs and the industry's terrifying history

The second season saw the addition of:

* Documentary Showcase -- because fundamental to Scientology is its humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

The network also airs films on the beliefs and practices of the religion, answering questions about its philosophy and technology. These include:

* Scientology Principles -- questions are answered about the most basic tenets of Scientology, explaining the fundamental beliefs and core truths of the religion.

* Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought -- presenting the basic theory of Scientology from the book of the same title-highlighting discoveries that enhance every aspect of life, the mind and the spirit.

* The Problems of Work: Scientology Applied to the Workaday World -- with the technology to resolve problems to not only bring stability to the workplace but to return joy to life itself.

* Scientology: Tools for Life -- comprising 19 short films drawn from The Scientology Handbook, providing solutions to challenges in a wide array of areas such as marriage, raising children, education and communication. The program also presents free online courses corresponding to each chapter of The Scientology Handbook.

* The Way to Happiness -- L. Ron Hubbard's moral code and common-sense guide to living, universally applied to anyone regardless of religion or cultural background. Brought to life on film, The Way to Happiness is the moral code Scientologists and millions of others abide by each day. The book has been translated into 115 languages and distributed to more than 120 million people worldwide.

* 21 short films titled "Common Sense for Life" depicting the precepts of The Way to Happiness.

With all content broadcast and streaming in 17 languages and viewed in 240 countries, what better time than on World Television Day to find real answers to the question "What is Scientology?" And benefit from the answers.

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https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

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Curious about Scientology? In honor of World Television Day November 21, with the UN noting the increasing impact of the medium on the lives of people everywhere, the Church of Scientology welcomes viewers to satisfy their curiosity about Scientology and learn the truth about the world's youngest major religion.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Church of Scientology of Dublin

SOUTH DUBLIN, Ireland /ScoopCloud/ -- Old friends and new filled the auditorium of the Church of Scientology Dublin to capacity October 14 to celebrate five years of friendship, outreach and personal and community betterment. Five years ago, the Church of Scientology and Community Centre of Dublin opened its doors.

With its 1,053-seat auditorium, the largest cultural venue in South Dublin, the Scientology Community Centre has become an indispensable resource for local community groups, cultural heritage programs including Irish dance, and hundreds of artists of various backgrounds from South Dublin, throughout Ireland and abroad.

The Church has hosted more than 1,300 events over the past five years, despite the pandemic, welcoming some 200,000 guests. It has also organized fundraisers in support of various community groups and charities. And its volunteers are active in humanitarian initiatives to combat drug abuse, raise awareness about human rights and promote common-sense values that improve the quality of life.

The Church has become a hub for diverse communities, cultural celebrations, dance competitions and family fun days, including Winter Wonderland, St. Patrick's Day and the summertime "Dinosaur Days" - all provided free of charge.

The Church's 5th-anniversary celebration began with a buffet in the Church café, followed by live music performed by singer-songwriter Stephen Leeson, who broadcasts his weekly The Stephen Leeson Show from the Scientology Community Centre auditorium. The show is a collaboration between the Church and Leeson, created to provide a way for musicians and artists to perform when restrictions to contain the pandemic closed all other venues. And it has continued since because of its popularity.

The best way to experience the spirit and warmth of this unique Scientology Church is to stop in for a visit at Firhouse Rd., Tallaght, Dublin. But those living too far away to simply drop in can see what the Church means to Irish Scientologists and the community at large by watching Destination: Scientology--Dublin on the Scientology Network.

Destination: Scientology is an original series with each episode bringing the viewer inside a new Church of Scientology, showcasing its diversity and the cooperation that weaves every Church of Scientology into the local community fabric.

Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige dedicated the Church of Scientology and Community Centre in South Dublin in October 2017. An Ideal Scientology Organization, it is configured to provide ideal facilities for Scientologists on their ascent to higher states of spiritual freedom and to serve as a home for the entire community -- a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

The Scientology religion was founded by author and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in Los Angeles in 1954 and the religion has expanded to more than 11,000 Churches, Missions and affiliated groups, with millions of members in 167 countries.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology-dublin.ie/

https://www.scientology.tv/series/destination-scientology/dublin.html

https://www.scientology.org/our-help-is-yours/

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Old friends and new filled the auditorium of the Church of Scientology Dublin to capacity October 14 to celebrate five years of friendship, outreach and personal and community betterment. Five years ago, the Church of Scientology and Community Centre of Dublin opened its doors.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientologists Say Knowing the Truth About Fentanyl Can Save Lives

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fentanyl is a classic case of "what you don't know can kill you." Drug education and prevention have never been more important. Learn the truth about the deadly opioid fentanyl. And learn what you can do about it on the Scientology Network.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that some 108,000 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses between February 2021 and February 2022. Of those, more than 70 percent involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.

A cousin to heroin, fentanyl is much deadlier because it is so much stronger - 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the CDC. A dose of only 2-3 milligrams can be fatal. That much of the drug would be smaller than the tip of a ballpoint pen.

A fine powder, fentanyl is easy to mix into other drugs. It looks identical to heroin, so users, injecting heroin laced with fentanyl, won't know they're injecting a lethal dose until it's too late. In Connecticut, for example, 85 percent of drug overdose deaths involved fentanyl last year.

"Heroin and opiate addiction in America is a pandemic," warned Steered Straight founder Michael DeLeon in a blog in June 2020. "I have used the word epidemic many times during this escalation of death, but we are at pandemic levels. The problem and the systemic danger to all of us is getting worse. We are facing a Synthetic Storm."

Steered Straight is a nonprofit organization providing educational programs and materials to youth, families and communities across the country and around the world. DeLeon is the #1 booked drug prevention lecturer in U.S. schools.

"Parents ask me all the time what they can do to prevent their child from growing up to struggle with addiction. How can it be prevented?" says DeLeon. His answer is, you have to educate today's youth to stay on the right path when it comes to serious life issues, especially drugs.

In an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network, DeLeon describes how he was searching the internet for materials that would really get across to kids. He found the Truth About Drugs initiative of Foundation for a Drug-Free World, and realized "this is it!" These materials were exactly what he needed. What's more, the Foundation's materials were absolutely free.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World makes its materials available free of charge to anyone wishing to use them to educate others on the truth about drugs, thanks to the support of the Church of Scientology and Scientologists.

"No matter how you look at it, fentanyl is deadly," says Jessica Hochman, Executive Director of Foundation for a Drug-Free World. "The worst thing about fentanyl is that dealers are mixing it in other drugs, so buyers don't even know what they are getting until it's too late."

"The only solution is to educate youth, so they don't start taking drugs in the first place. It's not how to safely take drugs. It is how to empower youth with confidence that they are doing the right thing in not taking drugs period."

Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit public benefit corporation that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions and live drug-free.

"We are increasing our efforts," says Hochman. "And we ask that others help us in our mission to teach the truth about drugs."

Watch Michael DeLeon's episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.drugfreeworld.org

https://www.scientology.tv/series/voices-for-humanity/michael-deleon.html

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Fentanyl is a classic case of "what you don't know can kill you." Drug education and prevention have never been more important. Learn the truth about the deadly opioid fentanyl. And learn what you can do about it on the Scientology Network.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

How Can the Truth About Drugs Help End the Drug Overdose Epidemic?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help end the overdose crisis. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. On August 26, U.S. President Joe Biden declared August 28 through September 3 to be Overdose Awareness Week, saying "Beating the opioid overdose epidemic is an urgent priority."

What can we do?

There are five simple things anyone can do to take effective action against overdose deaths.

Parents, educators, community leaders and any concerned individual can save lives by taking these simple steps:

* Understand how drugs work and what they do by reading the Truth About Drugs booklets available through the website of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

* Enroll on free online drug education courses on the Foundation's website. See how easy it is to learn the truth about drugs. Educate yourself and use this information to feel confident about speaking to others on this vital subject.

* Make the decision to use what you've learned to help your family, friends and community as a drug prevention volunteer. And order your drug prevention materials. They will be shipped to you free of charge.

* Contact your nearest Church of Scientology or the Foundation for a Drug-Free World to arrange any training you need as a drug education presenter. And START.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

Using the resources from Foundation for a Drug-Free World, volunteers in countries across the globe are reaching their communities with this vital information. Many of them are featured on the Scientology Network in the original series Voices for Humanity. Among them:

* On the streets of Los Angeles, former addict David Sanchez uses Foundation for a Drug-Free World materials to give kids the street smarts they need to make the right choice about living drug-free. "I knew that I had to find a way to educate people," he says. "Knowing about something that could hurt you is half the battle of being able to defeat it."

* In Malaysia, Khai Aziz, lead singer of the hard-core straight-edge punk band Second Combat, uses his music to spread the message to youth that there's nothing cool about using drugs. Straight edge is hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using drugs. And with drug dealers targeting younger and younger children, Aziz is fighting back, using the Foundation's Truth About Drugs initiative to reach kids in school.

* Lithuanian-born Ingrida Lingyte's life was changed forever when her mother was killed and her sister paralyzed in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Years later, on a visit to Colombia, she fell in love with the country and made it her home. To combat Colombia's drug culture and the suffering it causes, Lingyte and her team have reached one-fifth of the country's population with the Truth About Drugs. And they're still going strong.

Noting the role substance abuse plays in the disintegration of the social fabric, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

Thousands of people are using these tools in their communities to make a difference. Join them.

Voices for Humanity is a Scientology Network original series of short documentaries introducing changemakers from all faiths, cultures and nations as they extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.drugfreeworld.org/

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Scientology Churches provide tools anyone can use to help end the overdose crisis. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. There are five simple things anyone can do to take effective action against overdose deaths.

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Human Rights Initiative Empowers Youth to Become Advocates for Tolerance and Peace

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On International Youth Day 2022, the Scientology Network features Youth for Human Rights International in episodes of "Voices for Humanity." Youth for Human Rights has inspired an entire generation of human rights activists to create change in their communities and countries.

"In 2001, when we began Youth for Human Rights International, 90 percent of those surveyed were unable to name more than three of the 30 rights granted by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights," says the organization's founder and president Dr. Mary Shuttleworth. "Almost half the world's population is under 25. And they are hardest hit by the world's inequalities and injustices."

Youth for Human Rights stresses raising awareness and understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Changing the state of human rights in the world depends on an understanding of the rights enshrined in the document. And the group's audiovisual properties make the history of human rights and each of the 30 rights simple to understand.

According to the United Nations, "67 percent of people believe in a better future, with 15- to 17-year-olds being the most optimistic about this."

Youth for Human Rights educational materials empower youth to accomplish the future they envision. Inspired by L. Ron Hubbard's belief that "human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream," the Church of Scientology and Scientologists support Youth for Human Rights and make these materials available to educators, law enforcement, nonprofits and community leaders free of charge.

"Voices for Humanity," an original series on the Scientology Network, documents how human rights advocates are creating positive change using the Youth for Human Rights initiative.

* Two decades after the end of a civil war that claimed 200,000 lives, the people of Guatemala still struggle with the human rights abuses committed by their military. Coming of age in the aftermath of such destruction, Cynthia Guerra committed herself to right those wrongs. Today, as president of Youth for Human Rights Guatemala, she leads a nationwide program to educate civilians, police and the military on human rights.

* For over two decades, the people of The Gambia suffered under a brutal dictatorship. Nfamara Jawneh spread the message of human rights, a campaign now credited with helping usher in a new era of democracy in the country. Partnering with Youth for Human Rights, Jawneh continues to work tirelessly across The Gambia and internationally, training and educating tens of thousands of students on their human rights.

* Sheena Chohan is a well-known Bollywood actress and TV personality. In press interviews, as a television host of the Bangladesh Premier Cricket League, and every chance she gets, she reaches millions with her message of the importance of knowing human rights to make South Asia a safer place for everyone.

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. "Voices for Humanity" is a series of short documentaries introducing changemakers of all faiths, cultures and nations who extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs.

The Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

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On International Youth Day 2022, the Scientology Network features Youth for Human Rights International in episodes of "Voices for Humanity." Youth for Human Rights has inspired an entire generation of human rights activists to create change in their communities and countries.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

How Were So Many Duped by the Chemical Imbalance Theory of Mental Health?

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- As the scandal spreads about a recent study finding no scientific evidence behind the use of SSRIs-and with pundits connecting the dots that while more and more Americans are using these drugs, suicide rates continue to rise-many are feeling betrayed. Find out how these drugs were approved in the first place. Watch "The Marketing of Madness" on the Scientology Network.

"Depression is not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain," reads a recent headline in Psychology Today. As a professor of psychiatry at University College London and consultant psychiatrist at North East London National Health Service Foundation Trust revealed, "after a vast amount of research conducted over several decades, there is no convincing evidence that depression is caused by serotonin abnormalities."

So how did this happen?

"The Marketing of Madness: Are We All Insane? " a Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) documentary that airs on the Scientology Network, details how psychiatrists joined with pharmaceutical companies to market drugs directly to consumers.

Convincing the public that they, their children and even their babies, have a mental disease in order to prescribe their drugs has proved very profitable for psychiatrists and drug marketers.

But how did they get these drugs approved? The film documents that:

* Drug safety testing is predominantly done by drug companies themselves, not by governmental agencies or independent labs, creating an obvious conflict of interest.

* Psychiatrists have no scientific lab tests to objectively measure improvement, which permits researchers many opportunities to skew results of drug trials in the pharmaceutical company's favor.

* There are many, many ways of biasing trials to avoid negative findings or accentuate the positive.

As one drug expert interviewed in the film states, "It can be proven that most claimed research findings are false"-a fact that has now exploded in international media, creating a firestorm.

As the news of the study broke, Citizens Commission on Human Rights International President Jan Eastgate wrote, "The research confirms what CCHR has been exposing since the late 1980s: the chemical imbalance theory has always been a marketing campaign with no basis in science. The fact is the chemical imbalance myth has helped drive $15.6 billion-a-year global antidepressant sales. In light of the study's damning findings, media dubbed this the '$15 billion hustle.'"

Citizens Commission on Human Rights was cofounded in 1969 by professor of psychiatry Dr. Thomas Szasz and the Church of Scientology. With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, CCHR International guides a global human rights advocacy network of some 180 chapters across more than 30 nations. CCHR Commissioners include physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, lawyers, legislators, government officials, educators and civil rights representatives.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching with a special featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, the Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. Among its unique programming is a series of documentaries produced by CCHR. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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As the scandal spreads about a recent study finding no scientific evidence behind the use of SSRIs-and with pundits connecting the dots that while more and more Americans are using these drugs, suicide rates continue to rise-many are feeling betrayed. Find out how these drugs were approved in the first place. Watch "The Marketing of Madness" on the Scientology Network.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

A Scientology Church, Proud of its Heritage, Looks to the Future

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On the eve of the celebration of its anniversary, the Church of Scientology Pasadena shares the unique history of its Old Town home. Just off Colorado Boulevard in the Old Pasadena Historic District, the Church of Scientology opens its doors and invites those curious about Scientology to step inside through an episode of "Destination Scientology" on the Scientology Network. Learn what makes the Church so special to its members and the community at large.

In dedicating the Church in July 2010, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige told those gathered for the celebration, "You are now part of a movement like nothing in our history. And it is gaining momentum by the day." He reminded Pasadena Scientologists that "there is indeed a lot of help we must now bring to bear. That is the pledge we make today, to the city of Pasadena."

And that is a pledge the Church has embraced and embodied ever since.

The California State Assembly and Historic Preservation Commission awarded the Church a Historic Preservation Award "for preserving the rich heritage of Pasadena" for its work in restoring its new home, the iconic structure known as the Braley Building. It was originally a bicycle emporium constructed in 1906, before the advent of the automobile, when a bicycle "highway" was built through the city to accommodate this new form of transportation.

The rise and fall of the Braley Building and its revitalization epitomize the journey of the city itself: springing up from the region's orange groves in the early days of the 20th century to become one of California's premier cities, Pasadena all but succumbed to urban blight. But the beautiful Old Town was reborn, thanks to the concerted efforts of those who were proud of its heritage, some of whom worked alongside the Church of Scientology to restore this heritage building to its former glory.

While it honors its past, Pasadena is also home to Cal Tech and its NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, whose missions have flown to every planet and the Sun to understand our place in the universe.

The Church of Scientology likewise looks to the future with the unique spiritual technology developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that empowers people to live their best life and achieve their dreams.

Destination: Scientology is an original series with each episode bringing the viewer inside a new Church of Scientology, showcasing their diversity and the cooperation that weaves every Church of Scientology into the local community fabric.

The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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On the eve of the celebration of its anniversary, the Church of Scientology Pasadena shares the unique history of its Old Town home. Just off Colorado Boulevard in the Old Pasadena Historic District, the Church of Scientology opens its doors and invites those curious about Scientology to step inside through an episode of "Destination Scientology" on the Scientology Network.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Help End the Drug Abuse Crisis: Learn How on the Scientology Network

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The United Nations set aside June 26 as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking "to promote action and cooperation toward the goal of an international society free of drug abuse." And at no time has it been more urgent to do so. The Scientology Network marks the day by focusing on humanitarians who are working to end the drug abuse crisis in towns and cities across the world.

According to a study published in 2018, illicit drug use was responsible for over 750,000 deaths per year. In the U.S. alone, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that more than 105,000 lives were lost due to overdose in 2021. Little wonder that the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is calling for "urgent action to protect people, including by strengthening drug use prevention...." And this is why they selected #CareInCrises as this year's slogan for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

A global problem demands a global solution. Which is why the Church of Scientology developed the Truth About Drugs, now one of the world's largest nongovernmental drug information and prevention initiatives. In 2006, Foundation for a Drug-Free World, a secular nonprofit corporation, was formed to serve as the primary distributor of the educational materials and to develop new materials to meet the challenge of continually changing drug trends.

Scientology Network is marking this year's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by featuring episodes of the original series "Voices for Humanity," documenting the work of drug-prevention activists who are saving lives:

* On the streets of Los Angeles, former addict David Sanchez uses Foundation for a Drug-Free World materials to give kids the street smarts they need to make the right choice about living drug-free. "I knew that I had to find a way to educate people," he says. "Knowing about something that could hurt you is half the battle of being able to defeat it."

* Some 8,700 miles away in Malaysia, Khai Aziz, lead singer of the hard-core straight-edge punk band Second Combat, uses his music to spread the message to youth that there's nothing cool about using drugs. Straight edge is hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using drugs. And with drug dealers targeting younger and younger children, Aziz is fighting back, using the Foundation's Truth About Drugs initiative to reach kids in school.

* Lithuanian-born Ingrida Lingyte's life was changed forever when her mother was killed and her sister paralyzed in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Years later, on a visit to Colombia, she fell in love with the country and made it her home. To combat Colombia's drug culture and the suffering it causes, Lingyte and her team have reached one-fifth of the country's population with the Truth About Drugs. And they're still going strong.

Episodes on these and many more drug-prevention activists will be airing throughout the day, showing how people from all walks of life, nationalities and affiliations are using the Truth About Drugs initiative to raise awareness about drugs and help people make the decision to live drug-free lives.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

Noting the role substance abuse plays in the disintegration of the social fabric, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

Foundation for a Drug-Free World was formed in 2006 to serve as the primary distributor of educational materials and to develop new materials to meet the challenge of continually changing drug trends. The Foundation has grown to a network of some 200 chapters around the world. Thanks to the support of the Church of Scientology and Scientologists, it provides the Truth About Drugs secular program and materials free of charge to drug educators worldwide.

"Voices for Humanity" is a Scientology Network original series of short documentaries introducing changemakers from all faiths, cultures and nations as they extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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The United Nations set aside June 26 as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking "to promote action and cooperation toward the goal of an international society free of drug abuse." And at no time has it been more urgent to do so. The Scientology Network marks the day by focusing on humanitarians who are working to end the drug abuse crisis in towns and cities across the world.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Network Features ‘Big Sonia,’ the Inspiring Story of a Holocaust Survivor

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientology Network's "Documentary Showcase" presents the award-winning documentary "Big Sonia" Friday June 17, at 8:30 p.m. PT. Documentary Showcase is the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to share their work on important social, cultural and environmental issues.

"Big Sonia" tells the life story of Sonia Warshawski, who was 17 in 1942 when the Germans forced her and her family into slave labor in the ghetto. From there she was transported to and survived Auschwitz-Birkenau and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. The great-grandmother and businesswoman, now living in Kansas City, Missouri, is a surprising source of inspiration for a new generation.

Codirected by Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday, "Big Sonia" follows Sonia as she's served an eviction notice for the iconic tailor shop she's owned and operated for over 30 years. Faced with an agonizing decision of whether to carry on anew or retire, her lifelong struggle with her memories comes to the fore as she admits to preferring to stay busy "to keep the dark parts away." But it's those same traumatic memories of her youth that make her a compelling and popular motivational speaker. Viewers will watch as Sonia delivers inspiring speeches in schools, churches and prisons, and experience the powerful impact her message of hope has on audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

ABOUT LEAH WARSHAWSKI

Codirector Leah Warshawski, Sonia's granddaughter, produces and directs documentary features, television shows, commercials and branded entertainment. Her first feature, "Finding Hillywood" (2013), won six awards, including the Critics' Award (Sebastopol Doc Festival) and the Audience Award (Napa Film Festival), and screened at more than 65 festivals.

ABOUT TODD SOLIDAY

Codirector Todd Soliday is a director, director of photography and editor with more than 25 years of experience in production and post-production. He specializes in documentary storytelling and adventure films such as "Platinum" (2007). As post-production supervisor for "Finding Hillywood," Soliday was in charge of graphics and sound and edited a music video for the film. Recent documentary projects include "Out of Luck" (2015) and "The Breach" (2014).

ABOUT DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE

Fundamental to Scientology is a humanitarian mission that extends to some 200 nations with programs for human rights, human decency, literacy, morality, drug prevention and disaster relief. For this reason, the Scientology Network provides a platform for independent filmmakers who embrace a vision of building a better world.

DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE debuts films weekly from award-winning independent filmmakers whose goal is to improve society by raising awareness of social, cultural and environmental issues.

For more information, visit Scientology.tv/docs.

Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching with a special introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Scientology Network's "Documentary Showcase" presents the award-winning documentary "Big Sonia" Friday June 17, at 8:30 p.m. PT. Documentary Showcase is the weekly series providing a platform for independent filmmakers to share their work on important social, cultural and environmental issues.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Join the Church of Scientology in Celebrating the Anniversary of the Freewinds

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each June, Scientologists celebrate the Maiden Voyage of the Freewinds, a ship powered by the purpose: to help create a better world.The Freewinds is a religious retreat that serves Scientologists as the pinnacle of their journey to total spiritual freedom.

Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard directed that the highest levels of the Bridge to Total Freedom be delivered in a distraction-free environment, off the crossroads of the day-to-day world. So it was that Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige saw to the purchase and retrofitting of the Motor Vessel Freewinds, which was christened on June 6, 1988.

From the top of her bridge to the depths of her engine room, the Freewinds is a ship powered by the purpose: to help create a better world. With its state-of-the-art navigation system, manned by some of the most competent sailors on the sea, this is a ship that uplifts communities wherever she puts in. Sailing under the flag of the Sea Organization, the Church's religious order, the Freewinds forwards Scientology humanitarian goals, helping to shape the fate of entire nations.

Civic and religious leaders from throughout the Caribbean and Latin America recognize the Freewinds as a place of profound personal renewal, and as a source of solutions to meet their needs through the Church's humanitarian programs and interfaith initiatives.

When the pandemic struck in 2020, the Freewinds was in Aruba. She rapidly geared up to clean and sanitize schools, healthcare centers, shelters, fire and police stations, museums, nonprofits, businesses and public facilities. And her Volunteer Ministers distributed thousands of copies of educational booklets to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through the island. The response was so effective that Aruba's Director of Tourism and Public Health credited the work of the Freewinds with enabling the island to reopen its borders to tourism and trade.

In launching the Scientology TV Network in March 2018, David Miscavige promised that the channel's programming would take people "into our Churches, spanning 167 countries on six continents... behind the scenes and into our Church management, publication and dissemination facilities, humanitarian outreach centers and programs..." with the network's original series Destination: Scientology and Inside Scientology.

So, on the 34th anniversary of the ship's Maiden Voyage, watch Inside Scientology: The Freewinds on the Scientology Network. And see just why its yearly anniversary is celebrated by leaders throughout the Caribbean and Scientologists everywhere.

Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Each June, Scientologists celebrate the Maiden Voyage of the Freewinds, a ship powered by the purpose: to help create a better world. The Freewinds is a religious retreat that serves Scientologists as the pinnacle of their journey to total spiritual freedom.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Join Three Scientologists Whose Work Is a Celebration of Light

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In honor of International Day of Light, the Scientology Network features the impact of light on the work of artists featured in three episodes of the original series "Meet a Scientologist." UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, sets aside May 16 as International Day of Light to highlight the role of light in science, culture, art, education and sustainable development.

In honor of the day, the Scientology Network spotlights three episodes of the original series "Meet a Scientologist," featuring the work of men and women for whom light is the inspiration and medium of their art.

* János Héder, enthralled by the constellations and nebulae in the enormity of black space, sought to recreate the wonder he experienced through the creation of chandeliers that transform the spaces they illuminate. He and his wife Judit, fellow designer and joint CEO of Manooi Light Creations, and their team of designers and staff bring beauty and luminance to the world.

* Christy Lee Rogers uses the refraction of light through water to create works of photographic brilliance that have been compared to the works of Titian, Rubens and Caravaggio. Her artistic and personal journey and her role in forging a new respect for photography in the world of art is the subject of her episode.

* Tom Rigdon transforms light by faithful use of techniques used in creating the magnificent windows of Gothic and Renaissance churches. Stepping in to take over the faltering company for the wife of his best friend who died suddenly, he built the enterprise into a thriving studio, inspired by his belief that light is the most powerful aesthetic there is.

The Scientology Network debuted in 2018. Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network can be streamed at Scientology.tv and is available through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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In honor of International Day of Light, the Scientology Network features the impact of light on the work of artists featured in three episodes of the original series "Meet a Scientologist." UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, sets aside May 16 as International Day of Light.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Join the Church of Scientology Miami as it Celebrates the Fifth Anniversary in its New Home

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- April 29, 2022 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Miami by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. The strong sense of community of Miami Scientologists, and their purpose and drive to bring real help, inspired Mayor Tomás Regalado to describe the Church as "an anchor for the community, alive with volunteerism," when he welcomed them to their new home in 2017. And this is a reputation they have more than lived up to throughout the past five years.

Miami, Florida, is a tropical paradise unlike any other. At its heart is a melding of Caribbean, Central and South American cultures creating a unique kaleidoscope of Latin sounds, tastes and rhythms. The Church of Scientology is an integral part of this culture and is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people who call this city home.

The best way to share the eclectic magic of the Church is to come by to find out more. It is located at 2220 South Dixie Highway in Coconut Grove. But if you live far away, an episode of Destination Scientology provides a glimpse behind the scenes.

Viewers see Miami through the eyes of local parishioners and staff, who share what makes Miami so special, including the city's world-famous beaches, Ocean Drive with its art deco splendor, some of the city's most popular eateries, and its Latin culture.

The Church of Scientology Miami is an Ideal Scientology Organization, configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community - a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

The Scientology Network debuted in 2018. Since launching, with a special episode featuring Mr. Miscavige, it has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages.

Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network can be streamed at Scientology.tv and is available through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.scientology.tv/series/destination-scientology/miami.html

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April 29, 2022 marks the anniversary of the dedication of the new Church of Scientology Miami by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige. It is located at 2220 South Dixie Highway in Coconut Grove.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard and the Magazine Article That Inspired an International Movement

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- 72 years ago, an article in Astounding Science Fiction hit the newsstands in April and set the stage for the explosive launch of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health," which rolled out in May.

"Dianetics" sold out immediately, in no small part because of the enthusiasm of those who had read the magazine article and snapped up copies of the book. It was these men and women who helped propel the book onto bestseller lists, where it stayed week after week as news of its results spread.

Some 750 Dianetics groups sprang up across the United States, with more cropping up in English-speaking countries around the world. And many of the original adherents of Dianetics learned of the subject from this magazine article and ordered their copies as soon as the book rolled off the press.

In Melbourne, John Roberts could hardly wait to get his copy of the book. He learned of Dianetics from a fellow he worked with who had read the article. Roberts, a survivor of the notorious Japanese Changi prisoner of war camp in Malaysia, returned home at the end of World War II a shell of the man he was when he left to serve. And he knew it. Roberts read the article at his friend's suggestion and sent off by mail order for two copies of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health."

Roberts' daughter, now in her 90s, described how her father read the book cover to cover without putting it down. He and his friend immediately teamed up to deliver this technology to one another. It accomplished everything he'd hoped for and Roberts became an integral part of the movement that brought Dianetics and Scientology to his country.

Some 9,500 miles away from Melbourne, in Peoria, Illinois, George Seidler also learned about Dianetics from a friend. Seidler had served in the war as a medic and earned a Bronze Star Medal for bravery for crawling out of a bunker under fire to pull wounded soldiers to safety.

After the war, Seidler went college, courtesy of the GI Bill, and it was a classmate who told him about Dianetics. But Seidler wasn't interested.

"I was a scientist and a skeptic to end all skeptics," Seidler said in an interview in 2012. "My philosophy was-unless you can see it, feel it, touch it, it isn't worth bothering with."

Seidler challenged his friend, asking him, "How can you believe that stuff?" But he was actually intrigued with the idea of recovering his full potential, not to mention coming to grips with what he experienced during the war. He bought "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" and began reading it right away.

On page 2 of the book, Seidler came across something that completely changed his attitude.

"L. Ron Hubbard wrote that Man is basically good," he said. "I always believed that but never found anyone else who shared my views - certainly not in the religions I knew - but here was L. Ron Hubbard saying it. My wife got interested and started reading it too. Before long, we were fighting over whose turn it was with the one book, so I got a second copy."

Seidler was among those trained directly under L. Ron Hubbard in 1950 at the Dianetics Foundation in Los Angeles. And he continued as an ardent Dianeticist and Scientologist for the rest of his life, opening a Scientology Mission to make this technology of the mind, spirit and life available in his hometown in Illinois.

Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige describes how later, L. Ron Hubbard published the Astounding Science Fiction article as a book - "Dianetics: The Evolution of a Science." And it is in this book that Mr. Hubbard reveals the research methods by which he discovered the reactive mind - the portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis and is not under volitional control.

Today, "Dianetics: The Evolution of a Science" and "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health" are available in 50 languages and anyone may study these books. Courses are available at Scientology Churches, Missions and groups across the globe and can also be done by mail or email through extension courses.

Anyone wishing to explore the revolutionary discoveries of Dianetics is invited to watch three films on the subject: "Dianetics: An Introduction," "The Dianetics of Grief," and "What is Dianetics?"

Produced by Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, these films are broadcast on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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https://www.scientology.tv/films-on-scientology-principles/dianetics-introduction.html

https://www.scientology.tv/films/dianetics/dianetics-of-grief.html

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72 years ago, an article in Astounding Science Fiction hit the newsstands in April and set the stage for the explosive launch of "Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health," which rolled out in May.

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