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Cast
Paul Haggis
as Self - Interviewee
Jason Beghe
as Self - Interviewee
Alex Gibney
as Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Wright
as Self - Interviewee
Sherry Stringfield
as Sara Northrup (voice)
Katie Holmes
as Self (archive footage)
Nancy Cartwright
as Self (archive footage)
Kirstie Alley
as Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
as Self (archive footage)
Jenna Elfman
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2015
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDocumentary
Votes882
DirectorAlex Gibney
WritersAlex Gibney
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGoing Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
About Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief
The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.
Directed by Alex Gibney, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Alex Gibney — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2015.
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