Witness Underground reveals the Jehovah's Witness culture through artists on the inside who push the boundaries of expression only to hit the bars of the cage they are in.
Although severely restricted, they create the record label, Nuclear Gopher, and produce over thirty albums of earnest and personal music that spans riot grrrl, psychedelic rock, pop, EDM, shoegaze, and post-rock. Over forty curated songs and live performances punctuate stories of friendship, deep loss, and personal growth.
- Year2021
- Runtime83 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingPG-13
- NoteCindy Elvendahl, key story subject is an indigenous woman from Spirit Lake ND. She has fronted three bands: Kloey, HighTV, and Puff Puff. Ryan Sutter has run Nuclear Gopher music production studio since the early 90's. Eric Elvendahl has produced many Minnesota artists, bands, and been a studio artist for many bands. Chad Rhiger played bass for Ghost Army. All of these bands are highlighted in the film. They are all former cult members and their exits are shared in the film.
- DirectorScott Homan
- ScreenwriterScott Homan
- ProducerScott Homan
- Executive ProducerEric M. Klein, Scott Homan
- Co-ProducerRyan Duval
- CastRyan Sutter - Nuclear Gopher music production studio founder & solo artist, Cindy Elvendahl - Indigenous artist & songwriter, Eric Elvendahl - Composer & former minister, Chad Rhiger - Songwriter, James Zimmerman - Author, Filmmaker & former minister
- CinematographerScott Homan
- EditorSiân Walmsley, Scott Homan
- AnimatorKlaas De Loose
- Production DesignScott Homan
- ComposerNuclear Gopher Artists
- Sound DesignScott Homan
- MusicHighTV, Kloey, Trumpet Marine, Daytrip, Blueskys, Ryan Sutter, Ghost Army, The Lavone, ADD Chronicles
Witness Underground reveals the Jehovah's Witness culture through artists on the inside who push the boundaries of expression only to hit the bars of the cage they are in.
Although severely restricted, they create the record label, Nuclear Gopher, and produce over thirty albums of earnest and personal music that spans riot grrrl, psychedelic rock, pop, EDM, shoegaze, and post-rock. Over forty curated songs and live performances punctuate stories of friendship, deep loss, and personal growth.
- Year2021
- Runtime83 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- RatingPG-13
- NoteCindy Elvendahl, key story subject is an indigenous woman from Spirit Lake ND. She has fronted three bands: Kloey, HighTV, and Puff Puff. Ryan Sutter has run Nuclear Gopher music production studio since the early 90's. Eric Elvendahl has produced many Minnesota artists, bands, and been a studio artist for many bands. Chad Rhiger played bass for Ghost Army. All of these bands are highlighted in the film. They are all former cult members and their exits are shared in the film.
- DirectorScott Homan
- ScreenwriterScott Homan
- ProducerScott Homan
- Executive ProducerEric M. Klein, Scott Homan
- Co-ProducerRyan Duval
- CastRyan Sutter - Nuclear Gopher music production studio founder & solo artist, Cindy Elvendahl - Indigenous artist & songwriter, Eric Elvendahl - Composer & former minister, Chad Rhiger - Songwriter, James Zimmerman - Author, Filmmaker & former minister
- CinematographerScott Homan
- EditorSiân Walmsley, Scott Homan
- AnimatorKlaas De Loose
- Production DesignScott Homan
- ComposerNuclear Gopher Artists
- Sound DesignScott Homan
- MusicHighTV, Kloey, Trumpet Marine, Daytrip, Blueskys, Ryan Sutter, Ghost Army, The Lavone, ADD Chronicles