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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

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 Asahara

    Shoko Asahara

    Self (archive footage)

  • Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi Kitano

    Self (archive footage)

  • Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Self (archive footage)

  • Ronald Reagan

    Ronald Reagan

    Self (archive footage)

  • Donald Trump

    Donald Trump

    Self (archive footage)

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.

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