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THE MOVIE Real inspiration behind Hollywood horror actor abuse [ExJW]

ExJW actor, Bonnie Root, explains the real inspiration behind THE MOVIE, a horror and psychological thriller demonstrating Hollywood horror actor abuse, and how she worked with director Michael Mandell to tackle difficult issues in Hollywood, MeToo, as well as forms of abuse that are rampant across society, and common in Jehovah's Witnesses, part of her childhood.

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A creepy director uses a movie shoot to torture his favorite actress in her own home. - The Movie was directed by Michael Mandell, with actors: Bonnie Root, and Jarrod Pistilli.

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00:00 Introduction
00:20 Insight into PTSD from Jehovah's Witnesses that showed up in Hollywood.
00:51 Funny story while acting on set with director.
01:15 How did you get into acting?
01:51 Acting moments from THE MOVIE.
02:11 How we met - GenreBlast Film Festival
02:27 themoviethemoviethemovie.com
03:01 What is THE MOVIE about?
03:11 What was the inspiration behind this film?
04:23 What are some of the real-life abuse tactics that you highlighted?
04:54 Follow her new film about abuse in the Jehovah's Witnesses
05:04 Watch the full interview!


If you like this, watch the full interview highlighting two more powerful films, directed by Bonnie Root, about abuse and grooming tactics used by Jehovah's Witnesses and other abusive high-control groups, SISSY & Diary of Heather Keating, both deeply rooted in the directors real life story.

Bonnie Root joins me to get deep into her background tackling forms of abuse in her recent films as writer, actor, and director, that are based in a her personal true history successfully navigating abuse and manipulation within the Jehovah's Witnesses and seeing similar patterns in other areas of society, including Hollywood, as her career was taking off.

We met because my Witness Underground documentary and the movie, THE MOVIE, both played at the excellent genre and horror film festival, GenreBlast Film Festival. The director, Michael Mandell, approached me after seeing Witness Underground to let me know that Bonnie Root, the star actor in his film, THE MOVIE, was also a former Jehovah's Witness. I invited her to our California film premiere in Los Angeles at the Filmocracy Film Festival. A bunch of ExJW's showed up and we've been in touch ever since.

I'm so excited to be able to share her amazing work with you!

🎬 We sit down with the talented Hollywood actress, Bonnie Root, for an exclusive interview shedding light on the scariest movie about Hollywood - "The Movie." 🌟

👁️‍🗨 In this gripping psychological thriller, Bonnie Root, who once endured the negative experiences of an abusive cult, the Jehovah's Witnesses, takes us on a journey through the real inspiration behind this psychological horror delivering a masterclass in abuse, manipulation, gaslighting, control, and DARVO in the full interview. Join us as she shares profound insights into the parallel themes of abuse, drawing from her own life experiences.

🔍 Delve into the psychological depths of "The Movie," where Bonnie Root's portrayal as a Hollywood actress mirrors the haunting realities of her past. Discover the chilling narrative of a repairman tormenting a washed-up actress in her own home, echoing the psychological trauma she endured within the confines of the abusive Jehovah's Witnesses cult.

🎥 Gain an intimate understanding of the making of this horror film, where the actress behind the scenes reflects on her personal struggles and triumphs. This exclusive interview explores the psychopath horror film through the lens of someone who has faced abuse and emerged stronger.

🌌 This short episode not only reveals the psychological thriller movie trailer but also offers a poignant connection between the dark side of Hollywood and Bonnie Root's own journey through abuse and the cult experience. Subscribe, become a member, and immerse yourself in the unsettling world of "The Movie," where the themes of Hollywood horror actor abuse resonate with the actress's past in the Jehovah's Witnesses cult.

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