AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

AUM: The Cult at the End of the World

0% | Mar 19, 2025 | 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 Cast

Ben Braun
Director
Chiaki Yanagimoto
Director

Cast

Self (archive footage)
Shoko Asahara
Self (archive footage)
Self (archival)
Takeshi Kitano
Self (archival)
Self (archival)
Mikhail Gorbachev
Self (archival)
Self (archival)
Ronald Reagan
Self (archival)
Self (archival)
Donald Trump
Self (archival)

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