Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
2015•2h 0m•7.6•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Alex Gibney
Writer
Alex Gibney
Languages
English
Studio
Sky Atlantic
Cast
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
Self (archive footage)
Mimi Rogers
Self (archive footage)
Anne Archer
Self (archive footage)
L. Ron Hubbard
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
Sky Atlantic
Company
Jigsaw Productions
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Producer
Lawrence Wright
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Kristen Vaurio
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