Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief

How does an organization convince intelligent people to cut off their families and sacrifice their finances for 'spiritual advancement'?

Based on Lawrence Wright's Pulitzer Prize-winning book, this documentary follows eight former Scientology member as they expose the inner workings of the Church of Scientology. From L. Ron Hubbard's origins as a science fiction writer to the organization's rise under current leader David Miscavige, the film reveals how Scientology recruits members, extracts escalating financial commitments, enforces disconnection from critics (including family), and maintains control through psychological manipulation.

A revealing examination of cult dynamics and persuasion techniques that extend far beyond Scientology.