(HBO) Director Alex Gibney turns his gaze to the cult of Scientology in Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Lawrence Wright.
Gibney profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, whose most prominent adherents include A-list Hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how this "church" cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion.
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| Going Clear book (Wright) |
The heart of the film is a series of shocking revelations by former insiders, including high-ranking and recognizable members such as acclaimed screenwriter Paul Haggis (Crash), as they describe the systematic history of abuse and betrayal by Church of Scientology officials, including the current leadership. More
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