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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Film · 2015

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Alex Gibneydirector · writer · producer
  2. Andy Grieveeditor
  3. Sheila Nevinsexecutive producer
  4. Sam Paintercinematographer
  5. Will Batescomposer
  6. Lawrence Wrightproducer
  7. Lauren Wolfproducer
  8. Jacqui Lewisproducer
  9. Kristen Vaurioproducer

On screen

  1. Alex Gibneylead actor
  2. Lawrence Wrightlead actor
  3. Paul Haggislead actor
  4. Jason Beghelead actor
  5. Sherry Stringfieldsupporting actor
  6. Karen Blacksupporting actor
  7. Jenna Elfmansupporting actor
  8. Isaac Hayessupporting actor
  9. Kirstie Alleysupporting actor
  10. Katie Holmessupporting actor
  11. Nancy Cartwrightsupporting actor
  12. Antony A. Phillipsguest actor
  13. L. Ron Hubbardguest actor
  14. Mike Rinderguest actor
  15. Spanky Taylorguest actor
  16. Tony Ortegaguest actor
  17. David Miscavigeguest actor
  18. Marjorie Cameronguest actor
  19. Marty Rathbunguest actor
  20. Nazanin Boniadiguest actor
  21. Anne Archerguest actor
  22. Kelly Prestonguest actor
  23. Mimi Rogersguest actor
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From the people who made Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

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Through the cast

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