Documentary about the cover-up of pedophiles within the Watchtower Society

Released in 2021, this Vice TV documentary directed by Aaron Kaufman investigates allegations of child sexual abuse and institutional cover-ups within the Jehovah's Witnesses organization, focusing on the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society's maintenance of a secret database of thousands of accused pedophiles compiled since 1997. Drawing on leaked documents, stolen files from a Massachusetts headquarters, and testimonies from former members including whistleblowers Mark O'Donnell and Barbara Anderson, the film examines how elders handled reports through internal judicial committees without mandatory reporting to authorities, citing the "two-witness rule" and confidentiality policies. It highlights lawsuits, fines exceeding $2 million for withholding records, and the organization's resistance to policy changes amid global scrutiny, featuring interviews with survivors and experts on the human cost of silence.