AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025)
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.
- Release Date: 2025-03-19
- Runtime: 1h 46min
- Production Company: Fifth Season
- Production Country: United States of America
- Directors: Ben Braun, Chiaki Yanagimoto.
