CAPTIVE MINDS

Summary Of Contents
Introduction
The Birth of Conversion: Brainwashing in Christian Revivalism in 1735.
The Three Brain Phases: The Pavlovian Explanation
How Revivalist Preachers Work
The "Voice Roll" Technique
The Build-up Process.: Inducing Altered States
Assured Continuation: Fleecing the Flock
Bonding by Fear and Suggestion
Testimony: Creating Community Spirit
Miracles
The Grey Area of Legitimacy
A Game in Which the Rules Keep Changing
Six Conversion Techniques
Isolation Intimidation, Deprivation and Indoctrination.
The "Sell It By Zealot" Technique.
Wearing Down Resistance
Increasing Tension
Introducing Uncertainty About Identity
Jargon
Lack of Humor: No Release, No Resistance
Not Always a Bad Thing
Cults: A Captive Course in Stockholm Syndrome
The Only Hope of Immunity
The US Marines as a Brainwashing Cult

"Groups which have all powerful leaders who control the environment, control all information and eventually control the way their followers think, have one basic thing in common : They have found people who are willing to take that essential first step of surrendering to an authority figure they hope has all the answers.

Throughout history, many people have taken that first step. Sometimes joining a small group, sometimes a large group. And sometimes, a group that engulfs an entire nation."

That powerful statement above, concludes this very well naratted documentary that focuses on three case studies to reveal the striking similarities in the indoctrination methods each uses to achieve long-term effects.

It is a film that serves as a reminder that we are all vulnerable to persuasion and long-term conditioning, and one that provokes serious consideration of the far-reaching implications of any form of psychological manipulation.

File Format : DVD NTSC.