Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

A chilling, methodical exposé that feels like a slow unravelling of a powerful institution, leaving you unsettled and angry.

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, corruption, obsession, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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