HBO will be premiering Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief on March 29, 2015 at 8pm ET/PT. Directed by Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side), Going Clear focuses on former members of the Church of Scientology and is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Lawrence Wright.
Gibney adapted the book, produced, and directed Going Clear, with author Wright also serving as a producer.
The Plot:
Going Clear profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, whose most prominent adherents include A-list Hollywood celebrities, shining a light on how the church cultivates true believers, detailing their experiences and what they are willing to do in the name of religion.
One of the most talked about films at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, this powerful documentary highlights the Church’s origins, from its roots in the mind of founder L. Ron Hubbard to its rise in popularity in Hollywood and beyond. The heart of Going Clear is a series of shocking revelations by former insiders, including high-ranking and recognizable members such as acclaimed screenwriter Paul Haggis (Crash), who describe the systematic history of abuse and betrayal by Church officials, including the current leadership of the Church.
-By Rebecca Murray
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