AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2023)

  • NR
  • 01/20/2023 (US)
  • Documentary, Crime
  • 1h 46m

Overview

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.

Ben Braun

Director

Chiaki Yanagimoto

Director

Cast

Shoko Asahara's headshot

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano's headshot

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archival)
Mikhail Gorbachev's headshot

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archival)
Ronald Reagan's headshot

Ronald Reagan

Self (archival)
Donald Trump's headshot

Donald Trump

Self (archival)

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