Plot
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.
Cast
Paul Haggis
Self - Interviewee
Jason Beghe
Self - Interviewee
Alex Gibney
Narrator (voice)
Lawrence Wright
Self - Interviewee
Sherry Stringfield
Sara Northrup (voice)
Katie Holmes
Self (archive footage)
Nancy Cartwright
Self (archive footage)
Kirstie Alley
Self (archive footage)
Karen Black
Self (archive footage)
Jenna Elfman
Self (archive footage)
Isaac Hayes
Self (archive footage)
Kelly Preston
Self (archive footage)
Crew
Lawrence Wright
Producer
Sam Painter
Director of Photography
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Kristen Vaurio
Producer
Will Bates
Original Music Composer
Alex Gibney
Writer
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