Directed by:
Alex GibneyScreenplay:
Alex GibneyCinematography:
Samuel PainterComposer:
Will BatesCast:
Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Sherry Stringfield, Anne Archer (a.f.), Kirstie Alley (a.f.), Karen Black (a.f.), Nancy Cartwright (a.f.), Chick Corea (a.f.) (more)VOD (3)
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Following Mea Maxima Culpa, his investigation into the Catholic Church, Academy Award-winner Alex Gibney turns his gaze to Scientology in Going Clear, based on the book of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning author 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 the church cultivates true believers, including their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. The film covers a broad range of material from the church's origins punctuated by an intimate portrait of founder L. Ron Hubbard to present-day practices and alleged abuses as reported in the media. (Sundance Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Paul Haggis
Canada
Jason Beghe
USA
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The Next Three Days (2010)
Sherry Stringfield
USA
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54 (1998)
The Stepfather (2009)
Anne Archer (a.f.)
USA
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Kirstie Alley (a.f.)
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
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Karen Black (a.f.)
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The Day of the Locust (1975)
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Nancy Cartwright (a.f.)
USA
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Chick Corea (a.f.)
USA
Tom Cruise (a.f.)
USA
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Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Jenna Elfman (a.f.)
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Kelly Preston (a.f.)
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L. Ron Hubbard (a.f.)
USA