AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
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.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
March 19, 2025
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Cast (5)
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Takeshi Kitano
Self (archive footage)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
Donald Trump
Self (archive footage)
Crew (11)
Directing
Ben Braun
Director
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director
Writing
Andrew Marshall
Original Film Writer
David E. Kaplan
Original Film Writer
Production
Josh Braun
Producer
Dan Braun
Producer
Rick Brookwell
Producer
Ben Braun
Producer
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Producer
Sound
Michael Perricone
Sound Mixer
Art
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Keita Ideno
Editor