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Critic Joshua Alston
rated 10

...is the most scorching, disturbing documentary in recent memory...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 8

...in some senses a perfect fit for filmmaker and subject.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Mark Kermode
rated 8

Chilling, damning stuff.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Rasmus Friis
rated 8

...rasende velfortalt. Den veksler mellem arkivmateriale, rekonstruktioner og sjæleudkrængende interviews, mellem sensationer, baggrundsanalyser og nuancerede portrætter, men uden at miste blikket for den forkromede helhed.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Anders Højberg Kamp
rated 8

...giver vital indsigt i en verdensfjern organisation, som bruger næsten alle manipulatoriske midler for at holde sig i live.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Carl Adam Anderberg
rated 6

Scientologins fullständiga galenskap framkallar rysningar...

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Alex Gibney
As Narrator (voice)
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Writer
Karen Black
As Self (archive footage)
Mimi Rogers
As Self (archive footage)
John Travolta
As Self (archive footage)

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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the mysterious world of Scientology, a controversial religion shrouded in secrecy. Featuring testimonies from eight former members, including high-profile Hollywood director Paul Haggis, the film sheds light on the church's recruitment tactics, daily practices, and alarming allegations of abuse within its ranks. With a wealth of archival footage and dramatic reenactments, Going Clear offers an intensely personal and shocking look into the inner workings of a religion that has captivated and manipulated its followers for decades. The film also explores the role of celebrity members, such as Tom Cruise and John Travolta, and how they are used to promote Scientology's image while concealing its darker truths. Ultimately, Going Clear asks us to question the very nature of belief and blind faith in institutions that claim to hold our salvation.

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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief was released in theaters on January 25, 2015.