AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

The read

Every source lands within 6 points of the others.

Synopsis

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.

Ratings

Key crew

• Ben BraunDirector
• Chiaki YanagimotoDirector

Cast

• Shoko AsaharaSelf (archive footage)
• Takeshi KitanoSelf (archive footage)
• Mikhail GorbachevSelf (archive footage)
• Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)
• Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)

Stills