AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
- Movies
- 2025-03-19
- EN
- Released
- 2h 46m
- US
- Documentary - Crime
Production
Fifth Season, Submarine Deluxe, Greenwich Entertainment
Storyline
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.
