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Going clear : Scientology and the prison of belief /

A provocative tale of ego, exploitation and lust for power, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief shines a light on the Church of Scientology, how they attract true believers, and the things they do in the name of religion. The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientol...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bates, Will, 1977- (Composer)
Other Authors: Gibney, Alex (Screenwriter), Painter, Sam (director of photography.), Wright, Lawrence, 1947-
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Sausalito, California : Ro*co Films Educational, 2015.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Wright, Lawrence, > 1947- > Film adaptations.
Hubbard, L. Ron > (La Fayette Ron), > 1911-1986.
Hubbard, L. Ron > (La Fayette Ron), > 1911-1986
Wright, Lawrence, > 1947-
Scientology.
Scientologists > Biography.
Scientologie.
Scientologues > Biographies.
Scientologists
Scientology
Streaming video.
Streaming videos.
documentary film.
Biographies
Documentary films
Film adaptations
Nonfiction films
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Film adaptations.
Documentaires.
Films autres que de fiction.
Adaptations cinématographiques.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:A provocative tale of ego, exploitation and lust for power, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief shines a light on the Church of Scientology, how they attract true believers, and the things they do in the name of religion. The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, exploring the psychological impact of blind faith, how the church attracts new followers and keeps hold of its A-list celebrity devotees.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (120 min.)
Playing Time:01:59:59
Awards:Emmy Awards, 2015: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special; Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming; Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming
Production Credits:Director of photography, Sam Painter ; original music by Will Bates ; edited by Andy Grieve.