A Made for TV documentary, Fear and Faith.
This if the first part of a two-part event, Fear and Faith. This Derren Brown special is an extraordinary film looking at what happens when people have the experience of fear removed through the use of a powerful new drug. The topics of religion, fear and faith are lightly touched upon in this made for TV documentary. Although religion is probably the least touched upon of the three it is important to include this episode. Episode 2 of Fear and Faith delves much deeper in to the relationship that humans have with faith and religion.
Derren Brown is a special breed. Part magician, part hypnotist, and part skeptic among other things, Derren mixes his quality and talents in a way that both entertains and informs. Fear and Faith falls in line with some of Derren’s other specials. Most notably Miracles For Sale. In both Miracles For Sale and Fear and Faith, Derren presents an argument against believing in things blindly yet also concedes the benefit of and value of the placebo effect. Often relating the placebo effect to the same effect on people with great faith, Derren has struck a bit of controversy.
A bit of controversy but never offensive.
However, even with this controversy, Fear and Faith never comes to close to offending. Any person interested in the way humans think and interact can find amazing information and entertainment in Derren Brown’s TV specials and live shows. Derren Brown’s specials are much more known outside of the states and mostly in Europe. Which is unfortunate. Fear and Faith is a great one to see.
This is only episode one of Fear and Faith. If you like what you see make sure you watch Episode 2 of Fear and Faith and don’t forget to comment below.
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