Jul 15, 2015 hbo to rerelease scientology documentary going clear in theaters oscarwinning director alex gibney directed the film based on the book by pulitzer prize winner lawrence wright kathy zerbib. The hollywood reporter says that a bombshell film on scientology and. Scientology and the prison of belief, alex gibneys documentary expose of the church of scientology and its founder, science fiction writer l. With paul haggis, jason beghe, spanky taylor, david miscavige.
Hbo broadcasts film alleging torture by church of scientology. Documentary going clear examines church of scientology. Sky atlantic, a codistributor of the film, along with hbo documentary films, originally planned to. What you need to know before watching the new scientology movie. Hbo s documentary on the church of scientology, going clear. Hbo is preparing to go to war with the church of scientology over a documentary set for release next year. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted the filmmaker of going clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the dangers of blind faith. The film profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith, how the church attracts new. Leading the charge in quality and controversy is hbo, bringing us exposes on cults and child abuse, heartwarming renderings of departed artists and celebrities, and biting cultural commentary. Hbo go is free with your subscription through participating tv providers.
Watch tom cruise scientology doc going clear online. Mar 07, 2015 hbo documentary films president sheila nevins has said the production company has around 160 lawyers looking at the film. Scientology and the prison of belief 2015 a brilliant hbo documentary that exposes scientology for what it truly is. Scientology and the prison of belief, addresses rumors that have been swirling for years about the church. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology.
The film, written and directed by alex gibney the armstrong lie, taxi to the dark side, is based on lawrence wrights controversial book of the same name. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief, condensing many of the 560page books most startling revelations into a 120minute hbo film. Mar, 2015 pouw asked thr to include scientology s previous statement about the hbo documentary, which can be found here. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. Mar 30, 2015 its possible that hbos scientology documentary, going clear. Apr 29, 2015 written and directed by academy award winner alex gibney and based on the book by pulitzer prize winner lawrence wright, going clear.
However, a stranger and more personalfeeling documentary is available to stream. Scientology and the prison of belief, which includes. In the wake of hbos explosive scientology documentary going clear. Mar 27, 2015 sunday night you must watch the hbo documentary going clear about scientology. Read the church of scientology letters to alex gibney. Research lawrence wright, jason beghe, marty rathbun, mike rinder, paul haggis, marc headley and others. It received widespread praise from critics and was nominated for seven emmy. Scientology and the prison of belief is a look inside the controversial religion from academy awardwinner alex gibney. A documentary looking at the innerworkings of the church of scientology. Scientology and the prison of belief, from filmmaker alex gibney.
Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. The network has hired 160 lawyers to look at the asyetunnamed film, which will be based. Surviving depression, inspired scientology protests at the networks manhattan headquarters because it presented antidepressant drugs in a positive light. Spanky taylor told filmmaker alex gibney that her daughter was neglected while in scientology custody. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. Hbos documentary about scientology, once seen, cannot be erased from the mind. Mar 26, 2015 church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted the filmmaker of going clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the dangers of blind faith. Nov 25, 2014 hbo is readying a documentary that will take a penetrating look at the church of scientology and its influence in hollywood. The exfiles is a great documentary about scientology, with a special focus on the australian arm of the notorious cult while the beliefs and organization are all under the same umbrella and followers tend to go back and forth between the countries, it is still really interesting and shocking to hear similar stories coming from two totally different locations. Our own mike ryan got to see hbos scientology hit piece, going clear, at sundance last month, calling it an utterly devastating expose. An upcoming hbo documentary has sparked months of controversy. The 6 most disturbing moments from hbos scientology. A damning view of scientology in hbos going clear the.
Church of scientology launches attack on hbo documentary. A report in the churchs magazine, freedom, says taylor is a drama. Hbo to rerelease scientology documentary going clear in. Scientology takes aim at hbos going clear documentary. The church of scientology is launching a cruise missile attack on an hbobacked documentary about the controversial religion, the post has learned. Scientology and the prison of belief, didnt show you anything you didnt already know.
With hbo go, enjoy instant and unlimited access to every episode of every season of the best hbo shows, movies, comedy, sports, and documentaries. Going clear scientology documentary coming to vimeo after hbo. The film is hbos first specifically about scientology, but it is not the first time the network has run into trouble with the church. Mar 29, 2015 the documentary is based on the 20 nonfiction book by journalist lawrence wright, going clear. Mar 31, 2015 official hbo trailer for muchanticipated documentary on scientology, based on the book going clear. Hbos documentary on the church of scientology, going clear. Watch trailer for hbos scientology documentary going clear.
Hbo readies scientology documentary going clear rolling stone. Scientology and the prison of belief, which premiered sunday on hbo, directo r alex gibney said former church members. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted. My scientology movie, 2015 no, hbo s incredible scientology documentary, going clear, is not available on netflix. Going clear scientology documentary coming to vimeo after. Researching one of the most secretive religions ever, alex gibney asks what members, including alist stars tom cruise and john travolta, are willing to do for their faith. This fourpart documentary chronicles the improbable partnership of dr.
Silence in the house of god, his investigation into sex abuse in the catholic church, academy awardwinning director alex gibney now turns his gaze to scientology. Hbo is finishing up a tough documentary on the church of scientology. Winner of three 2015 emmy awards, this renowned documentary examines the controversial church of scientology and how the church attracts new followers. Nov 24, 2014 words to alert lawyers and maybe unnerve tom cruise. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted kpbs.
Courtesy of hbo the church of scientology is famous. Hbo s eagerlyanticipated, explosive scientology documentary going clear finally premieres on the cable channel this sunday. Following the peabody awardwinning documentary mea maxima culpa, his investigation into the catholic church, gibney dives fully into one of the most. Going clear, based on lawrence wrights book going clear.
How a filmmaker finally infiltrated scientology for hbos. Scientology and the prison of belief is a provocative tale. The highlyanticipated and criticallyacclaimed documentary going clear. Scientology and the prison of belief is out and makes some uncanny allegations about the religion that was founded by l. The statement says gibney refused to answer over a dozen letters from the church. Scientology and the prison of belief airs sunday over the vigorous objection of scientology officials. Follow bowie in the last years of his life, when he ended nearly a decade of silence to engage in an burst of activity, producing two. Dre and jimmy iovine, and the epic roles they played in shaping todays music and popular culture. The church of scientology had something to say about going clear, obviously a. The church of scientology is worth billions but, as it operates as a nonprofit religious. Aug 05, 2015 scientology documentary going clear gets goahead to air on sky in uk controversial film was delayed by months after its us premiere on hbo following concerns over potential libel actions mark sweney.