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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Documentary3.8

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.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.

January 25, 2015 · Directed by Alex Gibney

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Cast & crew

Paul Haggis
Self - Interviewee
Jason Beghe
Self - Interviewee
Alex Gibney
Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Wright
Self - Interviewee
Sherry Stringfield
Sara Northrup (voice)
Katie Holmes
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Cartwright
Self (archive footage)
Kirstie Alley
Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
Self (archive footage)
Jenna Elfman
Self (archive footage)
Isaac Hayes
Self (archive footage)
Kelly Preston
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