The film was denounced by the Church of Scientology and there were reports that critics were targeted for printing favorable reviews (plus alleged attempts to prevent the film from receiving an Oscar nomination). The documentary premiered in 2015 at Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO after a small theater release. Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright talk to former officials and Scientology members to get the story from those who lived it…and try to uncover the secrets behind Scientology.ĭirected by Alex Gibney, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief was made with the help of Lawrence Wright who wrote the acclaimed non-fiction study of the church in 2013 (by the same title). However behind closed doors, reports of abuse, criminal activity, imprisonment, and political influence have surfaced over the years. Based on his book Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health from 1952, Hubbard constructed a religion with influence and power.
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