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.
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director
Ben Braun
Director
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Self (archive footage)
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Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
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