WINNER OF 3 EMMYS
Academy Award-winning director Alex 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, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. Read More
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Director Alex Gibney Understood He Was Taking a Risk
The filmmaker kept his eyes open when it came to taking on the Church of Scientology.
“This is real life, which is hard to believe. It’s disturbingly good.”
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