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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-01-25
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Time: 2h 0m
Overview:
GOING CLEAR intimately 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.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
Top 10 Billed 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)
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