AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

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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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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 46m
Release Date: March 19, 2025
Languages: English, Japanese
Director: Ben Braun Chiaki Yanagimoto
Production: Fifth Season Submarine Deluxe
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Countries: United States of America

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Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

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