
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
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March 19, 2025
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Documentary, Crime
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.
Featured Crew
Ben Braun
Director
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director
Keita Ideno
Editor
Cast
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano
Self (archival)

Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archival)

Ronald Reagan
Self (archival)

Donald Trump
Self (archival)