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AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

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Duration106 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateMar 19, 2025

Overview

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.

Genres

  • Documentary
  • Crime

Casts

Shoko Asahara

Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Self (archival)

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self (archival)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archival)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

Self (archival)

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