AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

2025

NR

1h 46m

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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
Self (archive footage)
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Takeshi Kitano
Self (archive footage)
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
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Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
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Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)

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Release date

March 19, 2025 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

English
Japanese

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Fifth Season
Submarine Deluxe

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