AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

Directed by Ben Braun, Chiaki Yanagimoto
Not Rated
2025    1h 46m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [Crime](/on-demand/category/crime)
6.666%6.0
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.

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  • Shoko AsaharaSelf (archive footage)
  • Takeshi KitanoSelf (archive footage)
  • Mikhail GorbachevSelf (archive footage)
  • Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
  • Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
  • Ben BraunDirector / Producer
  • Chiaki YanagimotoDirector / Producer
  • Josh BraunProducer
  • Dan BraunProducer
  • Rick BrookwellProducer
  • Keita IdenoEditor
  • Michael PerriconeSound Mixer

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