Philip Gardiner has spent his life on a crusade uncovering the truth behind myths, legends and ancient mysteries. Author of the best selling Secrets of the Serpent and The Ark the Shroud and Mary,the author now delves into... more » another aspect of the human enigma with Secret Societies.In Secret Societies, Gardiner's quest is to uncover truths and secrets of the world's most powerful men in history. The journey takes him to dark places - sinister places that existed then and still exist today.Gardiner delves into a world that is formidably hidden from our eyes and finds himself in situations that seem to mirror the fictional world of the Da Vinci Code.Discover the core of the 'Secret Societies' belief systems.Explore the secret origins of Freemasonry and the links to Serpent Cults.Examine the actual members of the "Illuminati", analyze the history of the group in Europe and America.Discover a link between the "enlightenment experience" and the control of the human mind.Gardiner finds himself getting involved at a deeper level. His journey shall serve as a reminder to us all that the search for the ultimate truth can often be a terrifying and life changing one.« less
Actor:Philip Gardiner Genres:Documentary Sub-Genres:Documentary Studio:CustomFlix Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 05/22/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 1hr 10min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
"When I first bought this DVD, I did not know what to expect. I had read some favorable reviews of Philip Gardiner that prompted me to explore his work. This DVD was a disappointment! There was a lot of non-sense music which had little if anything to do with the subjet matter. Many assertions were made, but no justification or sources were cited. The content had little point with the title. In my opinion, if you are going to trash a worldwide accepted institution you need to be armed with the facts, and be able to communicate the sources. He failed miserably in this respect. There were pictures displayed that had nothing to do with the dialogue or were out of context. This DVD was not very scholarly or professionally produced. Wait until it goes on sale below $10..."
They're in Our Mind
Rosicrucian | Memphis | 06/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yet again, Gardiner has brought a work of art to the world of documentaries and involves us in a sinister world of manipulation and propoganda. He sets about telling us why we join secret societies and then runs through their existence - revealing a unique central core that links them all together. Shocking, beautiful, incredibly thought provoking - Gardiner does it again in my humble opinion. Well worth the money."
Understanding Secret Societies
June Stirling | West Covina, CA | 09/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have heard about Secret Societies for years but never really understood them until I watched this DVD. Gardiner takes you on a journey to uncover the dark secrets of the world's most powerful men and the secret societies they have belonged to throughout history. Find out what really goes on behind the scenes and why the members of these exclusive groups don't want the rest of us finding out about them."
The Illuminati Exposed At Last!
Dan Alexander | Eagles Hill CA | 08/29/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well maybe not the Illuminati that is bantered about so much, but certainly the original core groups that led to such tales of fantasy and conspiracy low these many years. Very well researched, a must for any conspiracy buff."
A winner!
Bruce Myers | 08/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There is an overwhelming mass of knowledge contained in this sixty-minute documentary by acclaimed director Phillip Gardiner. This guy knows his stuff. If your awareness of the Freemasons and Illuminati is limited to THE DA VINCI CODE and subpar History Channel documentaries then you are in for a treat. I consider myself reasonably well educated in the subject matter and even I was blown away by this. Rocking soundtrack, too. I have no idea if you can get the score on CD but I'm searching all over the net for a copy. Terrific stuff."