September 5, 2007
Noah's Art
In the superior documentary and Slamdance hit, Children of God: Lost and Found, director Noah Thomson, who grew up in the controversial Christian cult called the Family, finds some of the other young people who made their escape, and goes in search of his mother, who is still a member. Thomson's journey, like a beautiful travelogue, takes him to Mexico and South America and to the abandoned Brazilian commune where he was born and raised in a community rife with abuse. The LA Times calls the film "a documentary of emotion" that "burns with the deep desire for mother love." Children of God premieres tonight at 7PM on Cinemax.
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Comments
-- Paula Kenney | September 9, 2007 8:58 PM
TO START WITH, WHAT A WONDERFUL AND HEART TOUCHING PEACE. AS A FATHER OF THREE MYSELF, AND MYSELF BEING RAISED IN A PROPER CHRISTIAN HOME. MY HEART GO'S OUT TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAD TO ENDURE WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH. I WAS A POLICE OFFICER FOR 20 YEARS AND KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT CHILD ABUSE CAN DO TO SOMEONE , NOT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT FOR THE REST OF THERE LIFE.I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE FUTURE IN REACHING OUT AND TRYING TO HELP ALL WHO ENDURED THE EVIL THAT YOU ALL WHEN THOURHG
Sincerely,
Timothy Wiley, Chapmanville WV.
-- Timothy Wiley | September 18, 2007 1:57 PM
TO START WITH, WHAT A WONDERFUL AND HEART TOUCHING PEACE. AS A FATHER OF THREE MYSELF, AND MYSELF BEING RAISED IN A PROPER CHRISTIAN HOME. MY HEART GO'S OUT TO YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAD TO ENDURE WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH. I WAS A POLICE OFFICER FOR 20 YEARS AND KNOW FIRST HAND WHAT CHILD ABUSE CAN DO TO SOMEONE , NOT ONLY WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT FOR THE REST OF THERE LIFE.I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK IN THE FUTURE IN REACHING OUT AND TRYING TO HELP ALL WHO ENDURED THE EVIL THAT YOU ALL WHEN THROUGH.
Sincerely,
Timothy Wiley, Chapmanville WV.
-- Timothy Wiley | September 18, 2007 1:58 PM
I havn't seen your movie yet, but I'm dating one of your brothers that you havn't seen since he was little. He doesn't like in Brasil anymore either Write me back!
-- valerie | October 7, 2007 8:32 PM






Wonderful piece of work! My husband and I were so moved by your story. My husband is a long-time sexual abuse therapist who worked with some Children of God people in the early 80's in Oregon. We are very interested in how you are doing at this time, and as to whether any provision has been made for those who have left the group in terms of helping you all put your lives back together. You all have been through so much and should have support that might help lead you to the happy circumstances you deserve. Best wishes, and we would like to hear about future prospects and projects.
Sincerely,
Paula Kenney