Dir. Alex Gibney · Starring Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney, Lawrence Wright, Sherry Stringfield, Katie Holmes · Music Will Bates
Documentary
The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
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This documentary feels like a deep, unsettling dive into the mechanics of belief and control. It's a sobering, often disturbing experience, meticulously revealing the inner workings and impact of a controversial organization. The atmosphere is one of stark revelation, leaving a lasting impression of the human cost of unchecked power.
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