My Scientology Movie
What Hollywood didn't tell you about one of the world's most secretive religions
Following a long fascination with the religion and with much experience in dealing with eccentric, unpalatable and unexpected human behavior, the beguilingly unassuming Theroux won't take no for an answer when his request to enter the Church's headquarters is turned down. Inspired by the Church's use of filming techniques, and aided by ex-members of the organization, Theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the Church is also making a film about Louis Theroux.
- Year: 2016
- Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Red Box Films, BBC Film
- Keyword: mind control, manipulation, religion, scientology, religious cult, investigative journalism, religious delusions, cautionary, egotistical, arrogant, authoritarian
- Director: John Dower
- Cast: Louis Theroux, Tom De Vocht, Marty Rathbun, Jefferson Hawkins, Andrew Perez, Marc Headley
