AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

106 mins
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.

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Ben Braun

Director

Josh Braun

Producer

Dan Braun

Producer

Ben Braun

Producer

David E. Kaplan

Original Film Writer

Andrew Marshall

Original Film Writer

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