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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- Released
- Production
- Fifth Season, Submarine Deluxe, Greenwich Entertainment
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Shoko Asahara as Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano as Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev as Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump as Self (archive footage)
Top Crew
Chiaki Yanagimoto · Director
Ben Braun · Director
Keita Ideno · Editor
Rick Brookwell · Producer
Josh Braun · Producer
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