Louis theroux of my scientology movie is photographed near the. Nonetheless, with the irs scientology exemption back in the news, i think it would be worthwhile for me to revisit the issue. In the finale, which was filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, remini and mike rinder explored stories of how church of scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual. Leah remini reveals scientologys secrets and tom cruises. The church of scientology has buildings around the world, but none compare to those in americas city of dreams. While the actors are two of the biggest names associated with the controversial organization, their daughters, isabella cruise and ella bleu travolta, are emerging as scientology upandcomers as well, according to the underground bunker, a blog run by journalist tony ortega that covers scientology. When it was first reported that paul thomas anderson. Rerelease 2016 leah remini who famously left the church of scientology in 20, after being a member for 35 years sits with larry to discuss. Fundamentally, the irs taking on scientology is a very bad idea. Celebrities who have left scientology rolling stone. The church, criticized by leah remini, in hot water. My scientology movie has some funny scenes and interesting moments, but in the end you dont get a really profound impression of what the church is all about. Rolling stone rolling stone rolling stone s most recent stories.
Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. Nobody said a film festival like sundance would be a walk in the park. The massive list of celebrities that departed scientology. It is clear that toms faith in scientology is intense, and recent rumors regarding the actors furious response to a new film that is believed to be an attack on the church make this even more evident. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. Feb 06, 2018 rerelease 2016 leah remini who famously left the church of scientology in 20, after being a member for 35 years sits with larry to discuss the organizations controversial practices, tom. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted. My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion. Cruise found the filming of his most recent movie, stanley kubricks eyes wide shut such an intense experience that he developed an ulcer. Aug 11, 20 i learned hed done a good bit of scientology counseling in new york at a mission run by helen geltman and wanted his prepaid auditing hours transferred to celebrity centre.
Once thriving church of scientology faces extinction, says cult tracker unable to change with the times, the controversial belief system is doomed to fail. Celebrities who have left scientology nicole kidman, christopher reeve, jerry seinfeld and more. Scientology and the prison of belief, explores the secrets. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. Scientology and the aftermath concluded with a twohour series finale special on august 26, 2019.
It is the castlemansionlike building seen in this film when first discussing john travolta. An exscientology guard is claiming hollywood stars tom cruise and john travolta are bitter rivals within the church. Tom cruise personally punished fellow scientologists. My scientology movie official trailer 1 2016 documentary. Ron hubbard began scientologys project celebrity in 1955, offering a list of 63 highprofile targets and a small plaque as a reward to anyone who successfully brought the likes. The british journalist louis theroux relies on a meandering charm in this documentary examining the church of scientologys hold on its. Jun 25, 2015 going clear raises some important questions as to whether or not tom cruise is aware of the inner workings of scientology and how much he knows about the abuses towards the rank and file of the organization. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie. But the latest documentary from oscarwinning director alex gibney, going clear. The film takes an unconventional approach to the subject matter, featuring young actors auditioning for parts playing highprofile scientologists in scenes recreating accounts from exmembers about incidents involving senior church management.
What is most frightening though is the lengths scientology will go. Scientology and the aftermath is a documentary series that investigates the church of scientology through the experiences of american actress leah remini and other former members. A series featuring stories from former members of the church of scientology whose lives have been affected by the churchs harmful practices. When you make a movie about scientology, scientology comes. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. The film premiered at the 20 15 sun dance film festival in park city, utah. Ron hubbards time, and then later it talks about how today, people are suing scientology for what it has done to them. Tom cruises house was staffed entirely by scientologists, actress leah remini reveals in her new documentary series exposing. Tom cruise furious over latest film attacking scientology. She was a follower of scientology between 1979, when she joined at the age of nine alongside her parents, and 20, when she left under acrimonious circumstances. The final scene includes the quote, if you leave this room after seeing this film, and walk out and never mention scientology again, you are perfectly free to do so.
Back in the 1980s, kirstie alley was a newcomer to hollywood who probably surprised herself with her own success. Jan 28, 2015 the church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. So, the movie starts with the abuse that was happening during l. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 201 5 documentary film about scient ology. Nov 12, 2017 nonetheless, with the irs scientology exemption back in the news, i think it would be worthwhile for me to revisit the issue. Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, whose most prominent adherents include alist hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to.
What is most frightening though is the lengths scientology will go to to protect its image. With all of the recent news regarding the church of scientology, it seems it was only a matter of time before someone made a movie about it. The west coast headquarters of the church of scientology on l. Watch my scientology movie trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone.
My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john. The reason you dont hear from kirstie alley anymore. Going clear watch the hbo original documentary hbo. Latest church of scientology news articles and scientology. Jul 23, 2016 louis therouxs my scientology movie is the latest documentary to place a spotlight on the religious movement. Louis therouxs my scientology movie is the latest documentary to place a spotlight on the religious movement. In recent years, journalists, documentarians, and former scientology members have worked to expose. The massive list of celebrities that departed scientology tmr. The tagline from the movie poster is the psychiatrists. Jun 26, 2019 what does the church of scientology lawsuit mean for tom cruise, john travolta, elisabeth moss and other celeb members. The church of scientology has long been a controversial institution among both the religious community and entertainment business.
Louis theroux investigates the church of scientology. Sep 29, 2016 scientology is no longer some bizarre fringe organization operating in the shadows of hollywood. Going clear raises some important questions as to whether or not tom cruise is aware of the inner workings of scientology and how much he knows about the abuses towards the rank and file of the organization. A film based on a true story about former scientologists. Doing press for his film, louis theroux talked negatively about alex gibneys going clear, calling it a.
Scientology and the aftermath tv series 20162019 imdb. Dannys younger brother chris, who starred in malcolm in the middle and scary movie 2, is also a celebrity member of the church. Church of scientology calls new hbo documentary bigoted the filmmaker of going clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the. Mar 30, 2017 an interview with the filmmaker who tangles with scientology in the documentary my scientology movie. This cult or religion, depending on where you stand has only been around since the 1950s.
Director alex gibneys explosive scientology documentary going clear, based on lawrence wrights bestselling book of the same name, premiered sunday night on hbo. Ten days before the films premiere, the church of scientology took out fullpage advertisements in the new york times. Shortlisted for best documentary last 15 films at the 88th academy awards 2016. Despite his highranking scientology status, including a wacky indoctrination video featuring the actor that went viral, cruises hollywood star still shines bright, with his most recent. Nov 21, 2018 despite his highranking scientology status, including a wacky indoctrination video featuring the actor that went viral, cruises hollywood star still shines bright, with his most recent. Catherine bell from celebrities whove been affiliated. New look at wellcharted territory adds just enough to justify its existence. The documentary talks about how scientology broke families apart and how they abused people. The scientology celebrity center is located on franklin ave, near the bottom of the hollywood hills. Louis theroux takes on scientology in the trailer for his. A documentary looking at the innerworkings of the church of scientology. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. After speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events.
You can also dive off a bridge or blow your brains out. Alex gibneys powerful expose paints a sinister portrait of scientology, straight from the mouths of former insiders. Louis theroux tells indiewire how scientologists tried to avoid his cameras, and wound up making themselves part of the story. Mar 10, 2017 the personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. Bill mahers take on the current state of world religion.
Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Jul 08, 2019 back in the 1980s, kirstie alley was a newcomer to hollywood who probably surprised herself with her own success. In this episode, leah and mike interview paul burkhart, a former ideal org architect, and bert schippers, a former scientologist who was a major ideal org donor. Academy awardwinning director alex gibney profiles eight former members of the church of scientology, whose most prominent adherents include alist hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on scientology. To meet the global demand for dianetics and scientology, a new breed of scientology church is being opened in major cities around the world. My scientology movie 2017 trailers and clips moviefone. Nov 30, 2016 leah remini reveals scientologys secrets and tom cruises. For the current era, alex gibneys authoritatively damning going clear.
With katie, its like shes taking a leaf from church of scientology founder l. Louis theroux takes on scientology in the trailer for his latest doc music. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the church is also making a film about louis theroux. Katie holmes biggest nightmare in scientology history. There are many theories out there about why big stars like tom cruise and john travolta have remained in scientology, long after the organizations horrifying practices. Tom cruise seems to still be heavily involved in scientology. An interview with the filmmaker who tangles with scientology in the documentary my scientology movie. This page was last edited on 15 october 2019, at 03. The personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. Scientology and the prison of belief the hbo special winner of three 2015 emmy awards, including outstanding documentary or nonfiction special, outstanding directing for nonfiction programming and outstanding writing for nonfiction programming.
Alex gibneys going clear does a way better job, tackling the same subject. For longtime scientology obsessives, the last few years have puked up a glut of scientology exposes. My scientology movie 2015 my scientology movie 2015. Tom cruise and john travolta despised each other and are. The massive list of celebrities that departed scientology its not the celebrities in scientology that matter its why so many more have left. How to film scientology without getting into trouble. Scientology and the prison of belief is likely to remain the movie about the pseudoscientific mind control cult that calls itself the religion of scientology. Oct 31, 2017 it is clear that toms faith in scientology is intense, and recent rumors regarding the actors furious response to a new film that is believed to be an attack on the church make this even more evident. Documentaries about scientology are some of the best documentaries out theretheyre shocking, bizarre, have a hollywood factor, and are almost unbelievable. Catherine bell from celebrities whove been affiliated with. Mar 15, 2020 tom cruise is one of the biggest movie stars of all time. When you make a movie about scientology, scientology comes to.
What does the church of scientology lawsuit mean for tom cruise, john travolta, elisabeth moss and other celeb members. The daughters of tom cruise and john travolta, two of the biggest names in the church of scientology, have been raising their profiles in the controversial organization. Ron hubbards time, and then later it talks about how today, people are suing scientology for what it. Tom cruise is one of the biggest movie stars of all time. Yvonne went all the way to hubbard to try to get that accomplished, but geltman refused. Ron hubbards own playbook, says marc headley, an exscientologist. This is an incomplete filmography of scientology and scientologyrelated films, videos, and audiovisual materials produced within the church. John dower my scientology movie official trailer 1. The real reason timon and pumbaa didnt sing can you feel the love tonight. Scientology has two major, landmark buildings in the hollywood area, both of which appear in the films cutaway footage. Reeve got disgusted and left scientology, and the whole world benefited. Tom cruise and john travolta allegedly scientology rivals. The church claims that the new buildings signal the rapid expansion of scientology, but former members and critics say otherwise. Celebrities who have reportedly left scientology insider.
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