
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.
- Year: 2025
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary, Crime
- Studio: Fifth Season, Submarine Deluxe, Greenwich Entertainment
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- Director: Chiaki Yanagimoto, Ben Braun
- Cast: Shoko Asahara