Aum: The Cult at the End of the World
Directed by Shoko Asahara
Release Year: 2025
Running time: 106
Country:
U.S.
Language:
English, Japanese
Genres:
Documentary
Subjects:
Directed by:
Shoko Asahara
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.