Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
For the soft launch of our Witness Underground documentary, I hosted a special Q&A after screening the film. Everyone who has ever backed the project privately or via Seed & Spark and Patreon, or helped to promote the film and realted series XJW Coming Out and the WItness Underground Podcast on their youtube channels, blogs, and podcasts were invited to watch Witness Underground with the cast/interviewees live with a Question and Answer session. This is one of the few Q&A sessions that we recorded after a live virtual screening.
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Directors first documentary, "Hanoi Mixtape":
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As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God.
This I Believe Essay:
thisibelieve.org/essay/34
Welcome to this Q&A session following the feature film "Witness Underground", where we dive deeper into the personal stories and experiences of the artists featured in the film. Our panel includes Chad Rhiger, Eric Elvendahl, Ryan Sutter, and the film's director Scott Homan.
As former Jehovah's Witnesses, we discuss our shared journey of leaving the faith and exiting the cult. We also explore the role of music in our lives and how we all created music as a form of expression and healing. The panel shares what they are doing with music now, and where you can download their available music.
We also delve into what we all now believe, and how our identity as former Witnesses has shaped our perspectives and approach to life. The conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and filled with personal insights.
Join us for this engaging Q&A as we reflect on our past, present, and future as former Jehovah's Witnesses and musicians.
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Watch Next: "Cult members speak out Rock the Watchtower Cult Awareness Conference - WITNESS UNDERGROUND highlight"
youtube.com/watch?v=s2tYsA9nIXY
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For the soft launch of our Witness Underground documentary, I hosted a special Q&A after screening the film. Everyone who has ever backed the project privately or via Seed & Spark and Patreon, or helped to promote the film and realted series XJW Coming Out and the WItness Underground Podcast on their youtube channels, blogs, and podcasts were invited to watch Witness Underground with the cast/interviewees live with a Question and Answer session. This is one of the few Q&A sessions that we recorded after a live virtual screening.
Subscribe - Like - Comment
@WitnessUnderground
Learn More:
WitnessUnderground.com
Support & Watch:
Vimeo.com/ondemand/witnessunderground
Patreon.com/WitnessUnderground
YouTube.com/@WitnessUnderground
Directors first documentary, "Hanoi Mixtape":
HanoiMixtape.com
ADD Chronicles - Oh The Crib!
The Directors album on Bandcamp:
add-chronicles.bandcamp.com/album/oh-the-crib
Dear Ike - Lost Letters to a Teen Idol Documentary:
pbs.org/show/dear-ike-lost-letters-teen-idol
As half of the magic act Penn and Teller, Penn Jillette enjoys challenging his audiences with the unconventional. In stating his personal credo, Jillette finds liberation in believing there is no God.
This I Believe Essay:
thisibelieve.org/essay/34
Welcome to this Q&A session following the feature film "Witness Underground", where we dive deeper into the personal stories and experiences of the artists featured in the film. Our panel includes Chad Rhiger, Eric Elvendahl, Ryan Sutter, and the film's director Scott Homan.
As former Jehovah's Witnesses, we discuss our shared journey of leaving the faith and exiting the cult. We also explore the role of music in our lives and how we all created music as a form of expression and healing. The panel shares what they are doing with music now, and where you can download their available music.
We also delve into what we all now believe, and how our identity as former Witnesses has shaped our perspectives and approach to life. The conversation is honest, thought-provoking, and filled with personal insights.
Join us for this engaging Q&A as we reflect on our past, present, and future as former Jehovah's Witnesses and musicians.
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Watch Next: "Cult members speak out Rock the Watchtower Cult Awareness Conference - WITNESS UNDERGROUND highlight"
youtube.com/watch?v=s2tYsA9nIXY
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![Dark side of Christian indie music Rockumentary Witness Underground 1/8
Dark side of christian indie music Rockumentary Witness Underground - a Christian music documentary.
[1 of 8]
You can watch WITNESS UNDERGROUND on: Apple TV, Amazon, Tubi TV, & YouTube Movies
All global links to watch:
https://WitnessUnderground.com
Watch WITNESS UNDERGROUND with this Full Documentary Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSh1p2dV3s8fgd4ST3VNE835oRFYwa-N2
In this gripping first installment of an 8-part YouTube series [1 of 8] on the Banana Island Films channel, we dive into the captivating world of Witness Underground, a documentary that explores the indie rock christian music scene that flourished within the confines of the Jehovahs Witness religion.
The film opens with a chilling audio snippet of a Jehovahs Witness leader delivering a sermon about divine genocide, setting the tone for what becomes a soundtrack to the end of the world. Against this backdrop, were introduced to the key players of an underground indie alternative music community that defied the strict rules of their faith.
Meet Ryan and Rhett Sutter, brothers and co-founders of Nuclear Gopher music production studio, who spearheaded this indie rock record label community. Were also introduced to Eric and Cindy Elvendahl, a married couple whose bands Daytrip and Kloey respectively, contributed to this vibrant scene. Chad Rhiger, frontman of HighTV and later Ghost Army after leaving the religion, adds another layer to this complex narrative.
James Zimmerman, author of Deliverance at Hand! Redemption of a Devout Jehovahs Witness, provides valuable context to the religious backdrop of this unique music culture.
This Christian music Rockumentary reveals how these artists created an entire music scene of 400-500 active Jehovahs Witnesses, producing over 30 albums across various bands over 16 years. As we explore the beliefs and society of the religion, were treated to live performances, music videos, and the soundtrack of these Jehovahs Witness bands, offering a glimpse into their music for the end of the world.
Witness Underground is more than just a documentary; its a testament to the power of independent rock music culture in the face of religious restrictions8. This first episode sets the stage for a deep dive into the dark side of Christian music and the resilience of artists creating in the shadow of apocalyptic beliefs.
Dont miss this compelling exploration of an indie rock christian music scene that flourished against all odds, creating a unique soundtrack to the end of the world.
Subscribe to Banana Island Films for the full 8-part series that promises to shed light on this fascinating chapter of music history.
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Watch Next: Cult members speak out Rock the Watchtower Cult Awareness Conference - WITNESS UNDERGROUND highlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2tYsA9nIXY
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