Seth Thomas is a 23-year-old community college student who suffers from a life-threatening liver disease called sclerosing cholangitis. He lives with his parents in suburban Dallas.

Seth’s parents Ralph and Audrey and his girlfriend Halina ("Nina") are practicing Jehovah’s Witnesses. His maternal grandmother Dolores Rasmussen is not and is unhappy with the family’s conversion to the Witness faith. In KNOCKING, she voices her concern over Seth’s wish to have bloodless surgery.

We caught up with Seth in March 2007 to find out what he has been up to since the film ended.

What have you been doing since filming wrapped up on KNOCKING?

Life has been going great since wrapping up the filming. I got married on September 30, 2006. It was a great day. Halina [my wife] and I really enjoyed the wedding and especially enjoyed getting to meet up with the Kempler family who attended our marriage. It was wonderful to meet them and the others who were involved in the filming of the documentary. Everyone had a really good time that day, I believe. Since then Halina and I have both been working at T-Mobile. We both started there on October 9, 2006. I guess you can say we are inseparable. Wherever one of us works the other is almost sure to be there. We have been just keeping busy though with the normal things of life, managing day-to-day activities and making sure to keep things as stress-free as possible.

What do you think are some of the most common misconceptions regarding Jehovah's Witnesses?

Many people say we do not believe in Jesus Christ, that we are a cult, and all around boring people. No concept of having fun, such as dancing or just being social.

In what ways do you feel KNOCKING will help clear these misunderstandings?

The film more than demonstrates the love Jehovah's Witnesses have for their family members, whether or not they are Witnesses. There is no shunning of other family members due to religious preference. Also we know how to have a good time, as shown by the activities in the video [hockey, playing the guitar and dating].

What was your favorite part of being in the film?

The opportunity to demonstrate to the world the different sides of Jehovah's Witnesses. We face the same daily struggles regarding health, money and family. But when Bible principles are applied and followed things work out for the best.

What was your least favorite?

Getting used to having a camera crew follow you down the street while trying to preach door to door. Rather unnerving and uncomfortable. Also making sure not to make a fool of myself in front of millions of prospective viewers.

How have your family and friends reacted to the film?

They all have really enjoyed it. Everyone has found something in the film that helps to encourage them.

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