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.
Top Billed Cast
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Ben Braun
Director
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director
Josh Braun
Producer
Ben Braun
Producer
Keita Ideno
Editor
Rick Brookwell
Producer
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Producer
Michael Perricone
Sound Mixer
Dan Braun
Producer
David E. Kaplan
Original Film Writer
Andrew Marshall
Original Film Writer
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