“What the Bleep Do We Know?” Created by: William Arntz, Betsy Chasse and Mark Vicente.

The big question is, what do we really know? The answer- not much. Moreover, by the end of this experience the audience will probably feel they know even less. Uncannily enough, it is perplexity that is an indication that the viewer has assimilated some of the concepts from “What the Bleep Do We Know?”

“What the Bleep Do We Know?” is a fusion of documentary and film styles, featuring an impressive line up of twelve scientists, a scholar and a spiritual teacher. It tackles indescribably complex issues: God, our genesis and our purpose. Two things that have been perpetually irreconcilable are brought together: God and science. It is a collaboration of the sciences of Quantum physics and neurological physiology, in relation to our existence, thus far.

The premise, at an elementary level, is this: by our thought process we create our reality. We are not a product of our environment it does not exist independently from us. We exercise control over our environment and our lives, both are a reflection of our thoughts. God is the “ultimate observer” having given us infinite possibilities to create that which we desire.

“What the Bleep Do We Know?” is highly resourceful in the way it uses actors and animation to communicate the intricate information the scientists disclose. Interlaced with the interviews is a story line centering on a woman, Amanda, who embarks on a journey much like Alice’s in Wonderland. It is the lack of purpose in her life that leads her to this quest and soon we are following her further and further down the rabbit hole.

In order to give a comprehensive perspective, the creators employed scientists of various academic backgrounds to impart their knowledge on the subject matter. Actors and animation were further used to illustrate the points brought to light. By this method the creators render a whole host of concepts more accessible to people with no previous knowledge of science. Added to which, it is wonderfully humorous and poignant, particularly the sequence between Amanda (Marlee Matlin) and Reggie (Robert Bailey, Jr.), a young yet sagacious boy.

“What the Bleep Do We Know?” conveys its message in a very innovative form. The delivery is as important as the message itself, especially in this case due to the mind-bending scope of the material.

One viewer, Ms. Kianian, a scientist, stated that the creators were clever in the manner in which they incorporated an element of fun into a mind boggling branch of science, know as Quantum physics. She further elaborated that surprisingly it was the spiritual teacher, Ramtha, who was able to express the theoretical overview in a simple yet informative way.

“What the Bleep Do We Know?” is ground breaking in the monumental issues it uncovers and the way in which it portrays them. It is not merely something to be viewed but an event one must undergo.

Featured Scientists

Physicists: William Tiller, Ph.D., Amit Goswami, Ph.D., John Hagelin, Ph.D., Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D. and Dr. David Albert.
Neurologists, Anesthesiologists & Physicians: Dr. Masaru Emoto, Stuart Hameroff M.D, Dr. Jeffrey Satinover, Andrew B. Newberg, M.D, Dr. Daniel Monti and Dr. Joseph Dispenza.
Molecular Biologist: Dr. Candace Pert.
Spiritual Teachers, Mystics & Scholars: Ramtha and Miceal Ledwith, Ph.D.
Actors: Marlee Matlin, Barry Newman, Elaine Hendrix, Armin Shimerman, Robert Bailey, Jr. and John Ross Bowie.

The website, www.whatthebleep.com.au, offers biographies of all the scientists and their published works. It also offers a five part study guide which can be downloaded.

“What the Bleep Do We Know?” is currently screening at Dendy Cinemas located at Newtown and at the Opera Quays.

Selma Celejewska