Manic chronicles filmmaker Kalina Bertin’s journey to understand the devastating impacts of mental illness on her family. Convinced that her father holds a key piece of the puzzle, she sets out to find the truth about him.
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Inside Japan’s Catholic Church Scandal
In Japan, Catholics make up less than 1% of the population. Despite the small numbers, allegations of sexual abuse have surfaced against Catholic clergymen in recent years.
Mrs Harumi Suzuki is one of the first few in Japan to speak out against the sexual abuse she experienced when consulting with a priest at the church back in 1977. In September 2020, she filed an official lawsuit against the Sendai’s Catholic Church, seeking around $77,000 in damages, along with an official apology. She speaks about her experience and the impact the incident has had on her mental health.
The Nightmare World of Gang Stalking
More than 10,000 people worldwide claim they’re the victims of a vast organized surveillance effort designed to ruin their lives, a phenomenon known as “gang stalking.” Mental health experts see gang stalking as a symptom of paranoia, but the self-identified victims who insist what they’re experiencing is real have come together online and in support groups to share their stories.
We met up with a handful of Americans who claim their lives have been derailed by gang stalking to understand what serious consequences the phenomenon presents. Then we hear from Dr. Josh Bazell, one of many physicians who believes the victims of gang stalking are experiencing dangerous delusions that could be treated by mental health professionals.
Click the Link Below
Click The Link Below follows Audun, a filmmaker chasing financial freedom, who invests $7,500 in an online coaching program promising a tenfold return. Returning to Norway after years living with a shaman in the Indonesian jungle, he’s caught in the rush of the tech revolution. As social media and smartphones open a borderless market, Audun’s quest for success lead him to the world of online gurus, including Akbar Sheikh, whose promises of wealth initially seem like the answer.
Audun’s journey takes him deeper into the murky ethics of online marketing, where he uncovers stories of scams and desperation. As he interviews experts, victims, and successful entrepreneurs, he begins to question the true cost of success in this digital age.
The film explores the tension between illusion and reality in the pursuit of quick wealth, while examining the darker side of online hustle culture and its emotional toll. With expectations now tempered, Audun must confront Akbar: will he fulfill his promises or will Audun be left to reckon with the truth about the industry’s manipulative tactics? Click The Link Below is an eye-opening exploration of success, vulnerability, and the search for meaning in an increasingly digital world.