Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 119 minuten
Alternative title: Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief
Country:
United States
Directed by: Alex Gibney
Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe and Lawrence Wright
IMDb score:
8,0 (42.403)
Releasedate: 25 January 2015
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief plot
'Going Clear' is based on Lawrence Wright's book of the same name and is divided into three parts. In the first section, former Scientology members tell how they came to Scientology. The second section tells the history of Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard. In the final section, the film depicts the allegations of abuse of church members and misconduct by the leadership.
Actors and actresses
Self - Interviewee
Self - Interviewee
Narrator (voice)
Self - Interviewee
Sara Northrup (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Reviews & comments
de grunt
-
- 4338 messages
- 1577 votes
The Tom Cruise in Magnolia is literally the Tom this documentary shows. Mister indoctrination. A stroke of genius from Paul Thomas Anderson at the time. Tom, can you play for me that genius lunatic from the Church of Scientology and not deviate an inch from this "role". Or can you be him. Or play. I'm still not over it. Tom Cruise never seen better before and after. A genius madman.
Translated from Dutch · View original
james_cameron
-
- 7121 messages
- 9871 votes
Shocking, fascinating HBO documentary in which director Alex Gibney tries to penetrate the bizarre mindfuck called Scientology. However, the more you learn about it, the less the 'religion' is to understand. The disturbing and even frightening practices that take place behind the scenes are of course heavily discussed, as are figureheads John Travolta and Tom Cruise. Gibney works thoroughly and makes short work of his subject, without falling into cheap effect. He is clearly not Michael Moore. It's incomprehensible that such a scary and completely blown-out cult still exists and knows how to win souls.
Translated from Dutch · View original
mrklm
-
- 11931 messages
- 10217 votes
The former Scientology supporters who tell their stories in this documentary are not the least. Some of the organization's key figures provide insights into L. Ron Hubbard's philosophy of how he—and since his death David Miscavige—use this recognized religion to evade taxes and accumulate vast wealth for himself. An Orwellian narration complemented by compelling archival material that makes clear how important John Travolta was and is highly critical of Tom Cruise's role in all of this. But above all, it provides insight into how it is possible for ordinary, intelligent people to get involved in a pseudo-religious cult and what prevents them from leaving it.
Translated from Dutch · View originalLatest News
Streaming Movies on Mac? Here’s How to Stay Safe in 2026
Streaming’s Oscar Playbook: How HBO Max, Netflix & Prime Are Shaping Award Bait
True to Form Table-Scenes to Check Out
Why Jumanji Serves as an Inspiration for Blending Fantasy and Reality on Screen
More to explore
Night Will Fall
Documentary / History, 2014
3 comments
Searching for Sugar Man
Documentary / Biography, 2012
2 comments
The Act of Killing
Documentary, 2012
3 comments
Exit through the Gift Shop
Documentary / Comedy, 2010
3 comments
Blackfish
Documentary, 2013
2 comments
The Class of 92
Documentary, 2013
Trending Movies
Corporate & Media
Realtimes Network
Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31(315)-764002
