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|channel = BBC One |first_aired = 14 May 2007 |website = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/default.stm }} "Scientology and Me" is a television documentary first broadcast on 14 May 2007 as part of the BBC's ''Panorama'' series. In it, reporter John Sweeney visited the United States to investigate whether the Church of Scientology was becoming more mainstream. The programme gained particular controversy before and during filming due to unresolved differences on content and approach between Sweeney's production team and Scientology members. Tommy Davis, the international spokesperson for Scientology, did not want detractors or perceived enemies of the church to be interviewed or included in the documentary and wanted to censor any references to Scientology as a "cult".〔 -- Timestamp 7:15-730. John Sweeney: "We were shown videos and tried to reach an agreement on access. He didn't want us to interview attackers, or anonymous critics, or use the word 'cult' we couldn't reach agreement."〕〔 -- "TOMMY DAVIS: ''(of Scientology ) find it considerably obnoxious what you've done. The time that I took, came over there, spent two days with you straight, offered time and coordination and you come here and what do you spend your time with? Offer for you to see the facilities.''"〕 The scale of the controversy intensified when the Church of Scientology released a 40-second clip of video footage showing a screaming argument between John Sweeney and Scientologist Tommy Davis over the way in which Sweeney was interviewing critics of Scientology.〔 -- John Sweeney: "Then Tommy Davis launches into me yet again for the uncritical way he believes I interviewed Shawn Lonsdale back in Clearwater and I lose it big time."〕 In the clip, Sweeney yells "You were not there at the beginning of the interview! You were not there! You did not hear or record all the interview!" at Davis in reference to an interview Sweeney recorded with Scientology critic Shawn Lonsdale. Despite the Church of Scientology's lobbying British MPs to have the documentary scrapped, its first airing went ahead on 14 May.〔((Travolta Spearheads Scientologists' attack on BBC) Daily Mail )〕 With a peak of 4.9 million viewers in the UK, the episode garnered the highest ratings for ''Panorama'' since September the previous year.〔((TV ratings) The Guardian )〕 ==Content== The documentary was intended as an investigation of the claims of both critics of the Church of Scientology and the Church itself to see if the Church "still deserved its sinister reputation".〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''" -- "''SWEENEY: My mission ? to find out whether the Church of Scientology still deserves its sinister reputation. It's not formally recognised as a religion in the UK by the Charity Commission, but Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta believe that must change. Scientology's critics say followers have been duped and the moment you start investigating the church you're in trouble. My mission is not impossible but it won't be easy.''"〕 In the introduction, Sweeney outlines his investigation into the reputation of the Church of Scientology, its affiliated celebrities and its current activities. He begins with an edited version of a statement issued during the 1994 Los Angeles Superior Court case ''Church of Scientology of California vs Gerald Armstrong'', in which Judge John Breckenridge describes the Church of Scientology as "()chizophrenic, bizarre, ... paranoid() ... an organization that harasses its enemies ... and abuses the trust of its members".〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''" -- "NAR: "Schizophrenic, bizarre, ... paranoid, ... an organisation that harasses its enemies ... and abuses the trust of its members"〕〔Breckenridge, J. Jr. (1994), "Brechenridge Decision - (No. C 420153)" John Breckenridge Jr. Copyright〕 Sweeney notes that the case has been derided by the Church of Scientology as it believes it was based upon discredited evidence.〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''" -- "SWEENEY: An American judge in '84 said Scientology mirrored Hubbard's schizophrenic and paranoid personality. The church rejects this and all negative judgements and criticism is based on discredited evidence."〕 In describing the affiliated celebrity members of Scientology, the documentary refers to them as an "all-star cast list". John Travolta is seen crediting the longevity of his career and demise of other people's careers as due to the influence or lack of influence of Dianetics.〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''" --"SWEENEY: It's the church with an all star cast list."〕〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''" --"JOHN TRAVOLTA: There's no doubt about it that the people that didn't make it in Hollywood ? and I mean survive ? if they'd had Scientology or Dianetics they would have been here today, whether it was Elvis or Marilyn or..."〕 The documentary moves onto an interview in which Sweeney talks with a mother, known as "Sharon",〔BBC, et al. (2007). "''Scientology and Me: transcript''"〕 who had been "disconnected" from her daughter after her daughter had taken a weekend away with other Scientologists and had read several books which she claimed had changed her life. Sweeney then explains the concept of a "disconnection" within the context of Scientology doctrine. "To the church, Sharon was a negative influence. Her daughter wrote to her cutting all ties. It's what Scientology call a 'disconnect'. They say they bring families together and a disconnect is a rare last resort and a human right." 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scientology and Me」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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