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My Scientology Movie

My Scientology Movie

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 5, 2016

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

66%

Original Title

My Scientology Movie

Production Companies

Red Box Films, BBC Film

Director

John Dower

Description

Following a long fascination with the religion and with much experience in dealing with eccentric, unpalatable and unexpected human behavior, the beguilingly unassuming Theroux won't take no for an answer when his request to enter the Church's headquarters is turned down. Inspired by the Church's use of filming techniques, and aided by ex-members of the organization, Theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the Church is also making a film about Louis Theroux.