AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

1h 46m
DocumentaryCrime
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The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo’s subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan’s police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara’s former high-ranking disciples. A Sundance premiere.

Cast

Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Ben Braun
Director, Producer
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director, Producer
Keita Ideno
Editor
Josh Braun
Producer
Rick Brookwell
Producer
Dan Braun
Producer
Michael Perricone
Sound Mixer

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