Hi, this is Eileen, the interviewer. I could not agree more. Thank you for your comment!

@@eileenprose8472 thank you for this interview Eileen, i watched it so often, its an incredible lifestory and you are a great interviewer, asking the right questions at the right time.

They helped her for 12 000 $...but i'm sure, many iranian peoples don't bear islam anymore, because islam stincks.

@@nopoliticanti-beaufsmythos3037 Right! That's why it's the fasting growing religion in the world, even in the US where more Americans including women convert to it.

@@naima8392 No, this is the dying religion in the world USA don't like you 😅🤣😂

No man is worth that.

She didn't want to go, but she was more afraid that he would take Mahtob and go without her and Iran wouldn't have let her in after that. If she went with him, then she could keep hold of her daughter.

More like don't marry a muslim if you're not one. Culture and religious differences should be taken seriously.

true ... AND your children and their rights!

That's why I will NEVER leave America!

Because they capitalized it on the whole country

terry smith the country was pretty bad

@@BrandyTexas214 not at all just have been there many times and it is a beautiful place you have the right to your opinion but try and really find out what is going on over there I recommend you watch some Iran vlogs

terry smith they’re literally shooting protestors but sure

@@BrandyTexas214 and America doesn't have issues?? Also there are terrorists everywhere... Not just the middle east

That movie was total propaganda! Iranians are not even religious outside of the government and anyone who has watched Shahs of Sunset, know Persians are not religious....

@@ciaronsmith4995 God bless those kind people who helped her and her daughter escape from that violent man!

@@EmilyPetersenHomemaking Amelia. When a movie like this comes out it's only mean to do one thing - demonize a country. The US media has been in conflict with Iran the day the Shah left. These movies are all supposed to condition people's minds in the event of a conflict and garner sympathy for anti-Iran countries in the region (ie, Israel). Always look at the big picture. How many Anti-Iran films came out in the 70's when the Shah was in power? None. Do the math. This movie was highly insulting to Iranians, totally fictitious in its depiction of Persians/Iran, and at best, is a one-off isolated incident that isn't prevalent in what in Iran, arguably the most sophisticated country and peoples in the West Asian Region. Watch Shahs of Sunset instead. That's modern.

@@ciaronsmith4995 Betty Mahmoody herself said not to judge all of Iran just for the people who did that to her though. It's too bad people watched this movie and thought all Iranians were like that. I work with Iranian coworkers and students every day at my job and they are very lovely people.

@@EmilyPetersenHomemaking That's just the thing. Doesn't matter what she says, this movie made life like hell for Iranians in the 80's. People aren't nuanced. They look at a movie and draw conclusions. They aren't going to search for something Mahmoody said on the side. Anyone making a film is fully aware of that. It was intended to demonize which is totally disgraceful. It's also fictitious in its portrayal of 99.9% of Persians. Just really cringe imo.

Most free-born people will do almost anything to escape captivity and Betty proved that.

keke 89 , I went through the same thing and much worse. I guess this is normal.

Mahvash Khosrowyar Many hugs to you from Sweden! 💜

Americans are born free;they don't accept being imprisoned too easily.

You would be surprised what you'll do as a mother. My mother was a meek woman at 5'2" and 109lbs, but when protecting us you would think she was a lion ❤

Yes she sure was.

She sure was

Yes she really was. I just saw the movie on Tubi tV. I wished they had made a second part about what it was like returning.

Absolutely agree!!!

Yes.

Amen

I dont think Betty meant it that way... she probably should've said, she initiated in Moody and the family's eyes - then she had to play the long game to avoid and prevent more beatings.

Agreed

@@thelegendofthem6120 Yes, maybe her actions triggered the abuse, but not that it was, in any way, deserved.

I disagree, many women abuse their husbands and children actually

yes beautiful moment ❤

Me too Nancy!😖

Me too!! Then i go eat egg salad and fart.

*Ooooh the 🇺🇸 was flying high, I felt so relieved for her.*

Hi Nancy, how are you doing?

Marrying into different cultures can be an enriching experience. However it must be done with understanding, trust and a deep knowledge of the person you are marrying. He may have been a good husband and father in some ways but it's obvious by her fears before they went to Iran that there were already issues that caused her not to have full trust in him, and rightly so. This book/movie really drove home two things to me...always trust in your gut instincts, if something feels wrong it normally is, and when traveling know your rights or lack there of. If you won't have rights in a certain country than don't let anyone ever convince you it'll be okay to travel there.

@@Carolinagirl1028 Hi

There are plenty of abusers in your own town.

Similar cases have taken place at the hands of some of my countrymen. What would happen is they would go abroad, marry a local lady, some for proforma, some for love, but then when they had a child, the men would suddenly become "religious" and abduct their child back to their native country knowing we don't extradite people. Their excuse 2as they didn't want their child growing up in immoral west and to ensure they are raised as Muslims and the same moral and honor code that especially girls have to adhere to, they abduct them. Some mothers came here but our patriarchal and corrupt system ensured they could not win despite hiring lawyers, taking it to courts (our legal system is notoriously in favor of males), crying, begging, initiating mediation etc. So my advice would be to be cautious, and really get to know the background of the man, the laws, the religion the system, and how to ensure your rights as a mother/wife and also really have an open talk about your mutual expectations and especially child rearing and your identity to avoid such situations. Mixed marriages can go either way. My impression is such incidents are rare now a days.

Thank you it's something alot of people ignore before jumping headfast into such relationships.

that's because we live in a PC world that wants to discount actual history and events, because they haven't been through anything like that. They just want to judge...

@@akshaynatu1084 And the real Moody Mahmoudy was a chubby, average balding guy who didn't even have a beard unlike Alfred Molina in the film. The real Moody even tried make a documentary before he died to cover up what a bastard he was, and you can find it on KZfaq titled, "Without My Daughter." I think it's worth watching to hear it in his own words, but I have no sympathy for him whatsoever.

Not "her" truth. *_THE_* truth.

@@lisawentworth6831 this is from the 80's man, PC was nothing like it us now! atm if you say that there are only 2 genders, you are literally at risk losing your job, and having an angry mob of activists at your house while national media smears you out ...

none judgmental? read her book how disgusting she describes things and people.

She made her daughter to hate her father so much that she did not want to see the father anymore even though the father insisted and desperate to see her. like mother like daughter

​@@m.6343 I'm glad the father is fucking dead and never saw her again. I hope he suffered brutally every second of his life.

​@m.6343 you are wrong.The " father " thru his actions made his daughter hate him.Get your facts straight

​@@m.6343you're doing victim blaming

​@@shellf708 Exactly

Soooo very true,ESPECIALLY MUSLIM CULTURE.

This is so true...especially of America...e.g the Afghanistan fiasco of a war should never have happened/continuesd if people learn to at the very least try to educate ourselves about other people's cultures, religion etc and accept it for what it is, respect it and mind your business insteadof trying to change it.

@@TheFourSistersShow I am not so sure what you are trying to imply with some of the things you said. But we widely respect them and little do we want to change them in comparison to the intention THEY have to change the west. Their aim (even in their sources, or maybe especially in their sources) is to establish Islam all around the world and to convert us all, EVEN BY MEANS OF TERROR (QURAN/HADITH). Most of our values mean corruption for them.

@@ramolaramoutar7287 I learnt the hard way, Thank God, He rescued me

Yes. She is right. I marry a non practicant muslim and it turned out of 10 years of sufferance. Those cultures are to different and women are not treated well and kids too

My feeling is she is (or was at the time of this video) still conditioned to think that “he wasn’t that bad”, “he was a wonderful husband”, “I elicited him beating me”, as many women who suffer abuse are.

Ruben Hernandez Betty and daughter are devout Christians.

Evelina Russo She said later on that she had to come to terms with the fact that the man she loved died (metaphorically speaking) when he went to Iran and that they were having the funeral. After that, in order to help Mahtob--and probably herself, too--to not be eaten up with hatred and bitterness toward her father and to be able to forgive him, she had Mahtob focus on all the good things her father had been for her. And, believe me, Mahtob needed help, because she was wishing that her dad was DEAD and, later on, she wished that she could see him, but only if he were behind bars where he couldn't hurt her anymore. Mahtob and Betty spent their life pretty much on the run from Moody even AFTER they got back to America, and watching over their shoulders wherever they were. Mahtob has written her own book, now. It's called My Name is Mahtob, by Mahtob Mahmoody. I just finished reading it and it is a very fascinating read!

Ruben Hernandez She is a dedicated Christian and so is Mahtob. They say its why they prayed for him, refused to hate him and forgave him.

We are very accustomed to harassment and abused , it makes us very blasé

What an absolute awful experience you must’ve had. Such an evil place and “religion”

Wow that’s terrifying

Thank God and for sharing your story. Blessings. 🙏🏼🕊🥰

I'M GLAD YOU GUYS ARE SAFE...BUT DON'T START LEAVINH BREAD CRUMBS

God bless you and your family.

Because she loved him

Forgiveness is necessary or the bitterness only winds up hurting you more in the long run.

she's a christian

@@misspickles1983 as if religion has something to do with it

Abuse victims often defend their abusers. Its not remarkable; it’s mental illness.

This is a strong thought ! Well done well said 👍🏼

Did you warn her that Christian man from your country can be abusive or just teach her to hate all Iraninans & Muslims ?

Are raising a Nazi ?

@@paulinabakhshayesh6644 I didn't teach my daughter to Hate Anybody, I wanted her to know that outside the US Women Do NOT Have Any Rights!! & yes she is aware men in America are just as abusive! But Women do have rights!

@@anonymousforever sign your name you discriminative bully

Stop lying.

@@nukapuka stop being stupid

@@rainer1980 exactly sir, excellent analysis👍

@@rainer1980 what??? Lying to dupe a woman and hold her hostage? Where is that allowed in any religion? I am assuming you know tonnes of Muslim and have seen this practiced firsthand because I have yet to. Abusive men or toxic in-laws aren't unique to Muslim countries sadly.

@@Niceonthefrenchriviera im sorry to tell you that ur lyingi come from a muslim country and i can tell you i xan never be with an iranian man so how can you say that muslim are like that this is crazy iran is so extreme btw i don’t cover my hair and im married to a latino so don’t exaggerate plz

I thought the same

Yes, came here to say this. She was great for noting and intervening

Sean Connery would like a word with you. 😂

Yes. Unlike Oprah who talks the whole time she interviews the.

Plus any woman that marries into a foreign culture that she does not know is going to cause a lot of heart aches for her own family!

EXACTLY Correct. The SAME thing HAPPENED 2me. Amazing

@@daphnesmith1686 I just watch a worst case scenario. Parents of Kayla Mueller who was captured held, sexually molested, tortured and killed by the terrorist that President Trump had killed by drone. She was a humanitarian! Worked with Doctors Without Borders! So sad!

I think just the fact that her daughter was American born helped , if she had an Iranian Passport the Father could have used that against them, thank goodness they made it out though, so sad he changed into a monster, what a brave woman she is for getting out, that took some stones.

@@rottierumbles9451 Well Said

What a terrible ordeal.

She made a beyond stupid decision, and she's lucky to be alive.

@ᚪᚢᛏᚢᛗ ᚱᚪᛇᛝᚹᚪᛏᛠᚱ lololol okay. It’s her fault. Sure. 😂😂😂🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

@ᚪᚢᛏᚢᛗ ᚱᚪᛇᛝᚹᚪᛏᛠᚱ and you sound like a fucking idiot 😂

Amen!!!🤗🙏🏼🕊❤

That is an incredible story. Thank you for sharing that. I’m so sorry that happened to you, I guess you just never really know someone. I’m praying for your continued recovery.

I’m sorry you had to go thru that

Im sorry u went thru that . ....

I hope you reported him for marrying you for a green card

I would have informed the state. HE is not the only 1 doing that

So true. Experiencing a touch of nostalgia with your profile pic, that's Naima Mora

I disagree. The man that did that to his family is deserving of not just abuse, but torture and death.

I see your point. But I took it to mean that, he was an abusive man, and she knows what triggered his abusive side. That’s not an excuse at all. That is just to say that if you are in a situation where someone becomes abusive, you learn what their triggers are. It’s the best way to out smart them. Clearly she knew his behavior was wrong, but being in a different culture, she almost had to accept it in order to escape it.

I think she meant the relationship was on the rocks.....and then he even beat her when she was nice!!!!!!

me too! theres also an interview with Mahtob, watching that after, I still watch the movie

@@arancarlton3285 could you share the link please

Media wont show you this in middle they tell their muslim men to go after western women to conquer. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZp7Z9Kcu8eblIk.html

I remember this too. I read the book in the 80’s.

So she wasn't forced to go to Iran.. She can say she was but nobody put a gun to her head.. And she goes there knowing how this culture treats women and she is shocked that she is treated badly and is forced to stay and then has to escape and she is an inspiration?? So she doesn't have to take any responsibility for being an adult and going there in the first place? A place with no American embassy.. A place where women are second class citizens..but what a hero 🙄🤦‍♀️

Shining beacon of Hope.

That was the most patriotic scene in any movie I've ever seen.

Come on that's ridiculous

God bless the USA 🇺🇸

It makes you really appreciate it. :) So many take that for granted.

@Wynn Wynn Also women perpetuate sexism as moms by valuing their sons over their daughters, or prioritizing their sons' interests over their daughter-in-laws'! If there is to be gender equality, women must treat sons & daughters equally & not subscribe to gender stereo-types!

Yes but Islam has a REAL problem… FGM, honor killings, not allowing women to study, not allowing women to be seen, terrorism..I could go on and on..

Its chauvinism we need to worry about. Chauvinism existing in a fundamentalist repressive culture is toxic for females, whether Mormon, Amish, Muslim, or other.

@@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick yes it’s a religion that attracts men who want power over women.

Going on daily, now again in Afghanistan.

He didn’t change. He became what he had been programmed to be from the very start, under favorable conditions.

Wow... Are u a non Muslim?

I'm happy you escaped.. Are you still a muslim ?

Wow! So sorry to hear that. Even as an Algerian/Muslim I would have had a hard time living in Iran. I cant understand why this happens.

@@naima8392 they are not muslim. They are a sectarian group of shiite or shiah. Different than islam. Their Qur'an and pillar of religion are different than Islam. Their religion encourage contract marriage just to allow men to have sex with prostitute or any female for the sake of sex. .sicko They have this idea that they are the highest top the greatest the smartest where race are concern. They proud to call themselves Persian. They believes in imams ..which not prophet

Babab Gigirl Yes you may be correct. I remember the temporary marriage contract that is part pf their practice, which allows men to have a temporary marriage just for their sexual needs.that is contrary to Islam.

Amen. This is how abusive men are Christian, Muslim, or any religion they disguise who they are until it's too late

how long were they married before they went to Iran?

RedLikeWine I believe she said 4 years.

Red like wine I think 12 years. I think the four years thing was how long she knew him before they even got married which is crazy to think you knew someone for 16 years and they never behaved like this and then it was like this radical change I mean I know she said he got a little weird there during the Iranian revolution in 1979 but I mean the story is just incredible I wish they would remake the movie or something. We’re not actually, because they always ruin it remakes and sequels are just never as good as the original LOL

She did say the abuse started before they went over.

When my wife and I first watched this movie we just could not believe it ,had to watch it again for it to sink in,and like another comment when she saw the Turkish Flag at the end my wife cried what a brave lady you are Betty glad you told your story ,when we lent our daughter the DVD she gave it back and promised to be very very careful who she got married to,I know alot of mixed marriages have worked and have been very happy,but some who's culture is worlds apart from ours ends up like Betty's,plus we have same culture marriages that have ended in tragedy so what is the answer.?

I also watched this movie as a kid. But being Persian/Iranian, I watched it with different emotions than you and many others had. I was mainly thinking of how Hollywood can do such a great job at demonizing an entire country and culture.

Was one of my mum's favorite movie alongside Mrs. Doubtfire

Her book is so much more detailed than the movie. I really recommend her two books.

@@TripleB236Unfortunately, Hollywood is so commercial that it lacks any sense of proper nuance.

@joan mclaurie what does that mean?

What’s the name of the book please ?

@@Butterfly-se9hy Same as the movie, Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody

Where can I find a copy of her book. I've seen the movie but I'm sure the book is nothing like the movie and probably even more detailed.

I'm not sure where today you could find the book. I'd try a thrift store, online or somewhere like that. I imagine you should be able to find it, it's one that left a profound impression on me. A book I couldn't put down. Best of luck and hope that helps

@@connielamb6257 thank you

Yes just like th eff ex husband and I could say his name but I won't slander his name but he slander my name on social media and all of the multiple people that he gets involved with and the court's took the ex side because of MONEY because I asked the court's for joint custody but they give him head of custody wow

Vicky Landing The courts and lawyers f#cking suck. They are evil and always take the assh#le father’s side. There is no justice. The court always finds in favor of the guilty in these types of cases. Hope they rot in Hell.

That movie was total propaganda! Iranians are not even religious outside of the government and anyone who has watched Shahs of Sunset, know Persians are not religious....

@@ciaronsmith4995 wrong. People that use the word Persian are usually more secular. If someone says they are Iranian- believe them.

@@jordansjul Wrong. Iranian refers to the branch of peoples from Iran. Persians are one branch. Persian is a race from Iran. There are also Iranian-Armenians for example. They are fantastic people.

What are the names of the books?

@@reinabombela4220 Look them up by the authors' names, Betty Mahmoody and Mahtob Mahmoody. You're welcome.

@@kathleenmitchell1582 thank you

@@reinabombela4220 Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody and My Name is Mahtob, by Mahtob Mahmoody

The dad has also written a book, without my daughter.

Why did she leave her son behind?

A mother who willingly went to a country that treats women horribly with her daughter and then gets stuck there and had to escape.. She knew what she was getting into and even said she knew it was a bad idea when she got on the plane but did it anyway.. How is this a mother to admire? She took her daughter to a country that treats girls like garbage! That's not a hero.. That's not an incredible women.. Incredible mothers don't put their children in danger 🙄🤦‍♀️

All the comments in the video say the contrary

Backlash for areal life story?

@@KimmyQueenI know it is crazy but in today's world, she would get backlash. i support everything she did

It did back In 1991 too. Sally field was getting threats from what i have heard

@@travelswithpatti7494 wow

Terrie Frankel yes . I love Sally Fields . Wow . Poor thing.

Molina was also remarkable.

Those who are really interested in knowning the truth about this family can read the book entitled “The False Heroine and Her Ridiculous Bully: The Story of Betty and Dr Mahmoody by His Coauthor,” found on Amazon.

Hi Stephanie, how are you doing?

@@hurst-cs2jh ls that all you can say ?

Hi Jennifer, how are you doing?

Jennifer, yes ,mother's can move mountains l know my mother was like that .but that is a different story.

Sadly Not all mother's have that inherent protective nature. But the ones that do keep the generations stronger for it .

@@fordtuff2600 I fought a different battle to get away from an abusive husband with 4 minors,I also played nice swallowing the abuse and humiliation but I planned carefully ,then when the time was right I took them and ran,neva regret it 1 moment of the struggle being alone, I will wiĺlingly give my life to protect them in a heart best,no questions asked or hesitations

@@lilianhaggland2031 I'm very glad you took that huge scared step to get you and your children away from that situation . You are stronger and wiser for it and as hard as it is ,I know your children are safe in your love 🤗 I wish you and your family all the best . From one mother to another, respect 😉

book is great from linda in scotland

Rachel Wyatt your movie sounds like a very smart women.

Yes. That movie DOES sound like a very smart women.

This nearly happened to a friend of mine from Manchester. Her Saudi husband was a lecturer at Manchester University . They had 2 boys aged 9 and 6. They were going to Saudi on holiday. I had seen Betty's video the night before ,and went round to see my friend before they were to leave. On the spur of the moment ,she told me to take the boys to her Mum's house. We waited for him to come home from work. I had always found him very pleasant and pro=western. He turned nasty ,picked up his case ,and walked out. My friend found out that he had sold the house ,and taken all their money to Saudi, even the money she had earned as a Secretary. . She had to move in with her Mum.--A lucky escape.

@@sheilanixon4479 yeah that’s really scary!! Especially if she went with the kids because then she would be at his mercy. I think this movie saved a lot of women that didn’t realize what could easily happen!

You can’t judge the actions of bad apples in religions. They aren’t all bad but I’m glad you’re mom didn’t want to be a secret.

But unfortunately this is all propaganda. This whole world lieth in wickedness. We are ALL born of One Blood. From the same family tree. Of Adam and Eve. We are the fruit of that corrupt tree. So we Must be Born Again of INcorruptible Seed. The TREE of LIFE. The Word of GOD. The Fruit that Never Spoils. All we need to do is believe IN the One True GOD that liveth and Abideth Forever. By hearing and believing the Gospel ( Word)- 1Tim 2:5- There is ONE GOD and One Mediator between GOD and Men, the Man Christ Jesus Mediator/Son =2 Man ( Flesh)- Jesus GOD ( SPIRIT) JESUS 2Cor 5:19- GOD WAS IN CHRIST Reconciling the world unto Himself Col 2:9- For IN Him Dwelleth All the Fulness of the Godhead bodily Jesus died for the sins of the world and was buried and on the 3rd day GOD Raised Him From the Dead according to the scriptures When we believe this, we get the Living Spirit of GOD IN us! And we are Born Again, of the Spirit that can Never die!! We are Passed from death to Life, New Creatures Created In Christ. We are HIS treasure. This life is temporary, and everything in it is temporary, and corrupted. JESUS came to bring Life More Abundantly ( Eternal LIFE)! 1Cor 3:16- Know ye not that ye are the temple of GOD and that the Spirit of GOD dwelleth In you? His sheep Live Forever!!!! It’s A FREE GIFT!!! No Works. Just Faith. ❤️ 🎁 ☀️ 🐑

Me too! I'm 34 now! I really want too see the movie again and show it to my husband 🙂

So should I not marry an American because of the KKK? you're racist

I'm married since 10 years with an iranian man, we always go to holiday there, nothing like this which the movie shows. It's just to wash people brain because of the oil fighting.

Fuck them

@Mohammad Joshan yes against being held captive against her will.

I have lots of Muslim friends and they are wonderful.

So sad.

Domestic violence victims will try to minimize their abusers behavior. A part of her loves him but you can love someone and not be with them. Sometimes if you love someone you have to let them go because it’s unhealthy for you. It may sound crazy to say she still loved him when she did this interview but a lot of victims love their abuser

She doesn't want him coming back to USA and fulfilling his threat. Reason why she talks kindly about him.

I’m Welsh and lived in Iran for a year. Fortunately for me my Iranian husband was perfectly willing for us to return to the UK. I believe I would not have lived had his decision been different. Terrifying place.

They haven't improved in Iran and now Afghanistan is back in the Dark Ages, thanks to the Taliban.

Denise Maynard another person commented her ex husband passed away in 2009.

Yes I pray God of heaven and earth sends his angels to watch over them !!

He was not a Monster. Just a practising Muslim following the Koran.

And on the other movies as well, "Places in the heart"

Very much so Sally!🙏

Yes! When she had to remove the IUD herself so they would not kill her.

I wish I could get hold of the book! I tried, but had no success!

@@cecilejoubert7933 I think you can get a e-book version easily

Nedra Leggett ... The husband was dangerous, which happens in any religion or culture.

I am so sorry for you, your siblings and your mom for all of the pain and abuse you endured. I pray you have peace and happiness. 💔🙏

Wow...she should of left...

@@greentree730 abused people stay for a variety of reasons. Most of the time the abuser tries to destroy the victim's self worth to make them believe they can never survive on their own or that they can't escape safely; or that their kids will be kidnapped, etc.. It seems simple to those who haven't been abused, but there is a lot of mind control and fear involved.

F Morant and believe me she knows it too. Mahtob had to change schools frequently.

Isn't she like a adult now.

If you read the book - she said most of his family - uncles & cousins were against him holding her & treating her badly ... some even help her.

Naah tbh l don't think those lazy bastards wouldn't even bother they got enough baggage of their own to deal with. 😂

Club 1 Fan What has happened since ? Apart from US and Saudis funding and equipping ISIS to slaughter people - your own government funding even the slaughter of your fellow Christians in the Middle East - how f****d up is that?

@@Aprilforevergreen l

me too! I did marry a Christian Arab. I tried leaving him. We had a child under age one. Under the pretext of wanting to spend time and shop for her, I let him take her. I got a phone call from him; come home or he was going to bring her to his homeland of Jordan; I would never see her again! I went home! However, next time I left; I moved across country!

@@bonnienero9415 I don’t know what the matter is with some of those Arab men and why they are so vindictive and controlling! Good for you for starting over elsewhere.

@@janeburton7647 amen

@@janeburton7647 It's called Patriarchy & the entire region reeks of its stench! Patriarchy has no religion; it's just cultural sexism.

I have always believed that religion in and of itself isn't the real problem. The real problem lies with the human adherents of these religions - they are the ones that dictate what the religion decides to teach you about how to live, it's the humans that want control over other humans - after all, as the Bible succinctly puts it: the human heart is inherently evil. So, in every religion there are those whose humanity will dictate how they act, and there are those who've completely lost this tiny spark of humanity, and will use religious dictates to impose their will and oppress others.

Paige, thank you for watching. I too have so much compassion for what Betty went through. I loved interviewing her and getting the story. I so appreciate your taking the time to comment. Best to you...

i think americans dont have brain,and just with false book or fake movie say oh it is bad country,,shut up dnt speak when dont know anythings about my country iran

@@lanatbe3075 You don't have a brain. Don't post if you're illiterate. What a mess.

@@eileenprose8472 i had a really good friend that married an iranian man. And i begged her not to go. But she left and was raising her son in their culture and beliefs. I lost my best friend. My roommate and i talk about it from time to time. I did give her the movie but she never got to watch it ... her husband threw it away. I never saw her again.

+Judi Dipillo Lol...!!!

Unless they are not being entirely honest.

@@AKi-ir9uu , the woman was being totally uncooperative with her husband because he was controlling the situation, so, no she was entirely honest.That does not give anybody the right to abuse a situation.

Mery G oh my God. I looked at all the comments to see if anyone else saw how much she looks like princess Diana. lol. I so agree.

True

Every body just discuss about her book in the comment and no 1 notice if she just look like the princess of Wales twin

Mery G No way

Yes you are. Get glasses

I also read the book. A college friend of mine had the book. Betty states that Moody was mad when she gave birth to a girl, not a boy.

@@janellirving4625 Yes , I remember ! As a doctor , you'd think he would have known that the gender of a child is determined by the FATHER'S input -- not the mother's side of things ! Perhaps his deep-rooted macho thinking overrode his scientific good sense . And his displeasure at Mahtob's eyes being blue at birth ! I still wonder how alarm bells didn't ring for Betty , MUCH earlier on in their relationship . Perhaps , if Betty HAD given birth to a boy , the situation would have been even worse , Moody would simply have whisked the child off to Iran with him without warning , when the new regime there was established . Thankfully , both she and Mahtob are safe now !

Well , he wasn't very cultured , polite and formal when he took advantage of his position of trust as her doctor .... I wonder why she wasn't WARY of him then 🤔. Any doctor who does that deserves a smack in the chops and for his patient to never agree to see him again .

@@gillsladdin6868He likely took advantage of her.

I'm proud to be American 🇺🇲

Her father used to say that to her

Where there is evil, there is a way (out)

This is the best sentence from this book. I have read it a few days ago.

Indian, not East Indian. I agree with you. Thank god you got out - good job! I grew up in India - dad Indian, mom European. My father was abusive and alcoholic. I married an Indian man (in the US) who was my college friend back in India. OMG! He was abusive too. And his parents!!!! Fortunately we lived here. So I divorced him after wasting 25 yrs on this control freak. The trouble he gave me over a simple divorce. They are very insecure and controlling. Had I lived in India, my kids would have been raised by his family and in a divorce I would have lost custody, and everyone even in my own family would have supported the man and trash talked me. This is so typical.

@@lass-inangeles7564 I delineated East Indian because I've said simply Indian and gotten dragged for using the wrong term for indigenous people (which I wasn't). Glad you got out too

@@esmaeeli7886 bold of you to assume I'm American. I'm not. And foreigners? Really? Gross