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My Scientology Movie
Documentary · 2016
After being denied access to the Church of Scientology's headquarters, documentarian Louis Theroux teams up with ex-Scientology official Marty Rathbun to stage re-enactments of alleged abuses within the organization. Theroux soon discovers that the church is watching his every move.
Movie details
My Scientology Movie
“What Hollywood didn't tell you about one of the world's most secretive religions”
2016 Documentary 1h 39m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
After being denied access to the Church of Scientology's headquarters, documentarian Louis Theroux teams up with ex-Scientology official Marty Rathbun to stage re-enactments of alleged abuses within the organization. Theroux soon discovers that the church is watching his every move.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over My Scientology Movie?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Directed by
John Dower
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John Dower · Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux
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Tom De Vocht
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Marty Rathbun
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Jefferson Hawkins
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Andrew Perez
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Marc Headley
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Paz de la Huerta
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Court is in session
Put My Scientology Movie on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.