AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

By Ben Braun & Chiaki Yanagimoto

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2025-03-19
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 1h 45min
  • Director: Ben Braun & Chiaki Yanagimoto
  • Production Company: Fifth Season
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 12.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 4.99

Description

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.

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