Movies and TvShows featuring "scientology" theme.

A 16-year-old girl named Dedee Truitt runs away from her Louisiana home with her half-brother, Bill, after seducing his stepfather. They end up in Indiana where Dedee begins a relationship with Matt, a gay man. As Dedee's antics continue, she gets involved in murder, theft, and scandal, all while dealing with her own troubled past and relationships.

Alcoholic Freddie Quell struggles with his post-war life until he becomes fascinated by a philosophical movement led by Lancaster Dodd. As Freddie becomes more involved with The Cause, his violent and erratic behavior continues to plague him. Despite their differences, Freddie and Dodd form a bond, but tensions arise within The Cause and Freddie eventually leaves. He embarks on his own journey, finding temporary happiness but ultimately feeling lost.

This documentary explores the inner workings of the Church of Scientology, its founder L. Ron Hubbard, and the experiences of former members who have left the organization. It delves into topics such as the church's alleged abusive practices, its tax-exempt status, and the control it exerts over its followers.

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is a documentary TV show that delves into the controversial religion of Scientology and explores the experiences of former members who claim to have suffered various forms of abuse. Through in-depth interviews and personal accounts, the show sheds light on the inner workings of the Church of Scientology and the alleged psychological, physical, and emotional abuses endured by its followers.

In the year 3000, the Earth is occupied by an alien race called Psychlos. A small group of humans, led by Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, rebels against the aliens and sets out to reclaim the planet. They face various challenges, including the tyranny of the alien overlords and their own internal conflicts. With hope and determination, they fight for freedom and the future of humanity.

Religulous is a hilarious and thought-provoking documentary in which comedian Bill Maher travels the world, interviewing people from various religious backgrounds and questioning their beliefs. With a sharp wit and unapologetic skepticism, Maher challenges religious dogma and highlights the absurdities and contradictions within religious institutions. Through a series of candid and often provocative conversations, Religulous delves into topics such as faith, extremism, cultural differences, and the relationship between religion and science. This thought-provoking and hilarious documentary offers a fresh and humorous take on the complex and controversial subject of religion.

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a documentary film that focuses on the rise of the hacktivist group Anonymous, exploring their influence and impact on various social and political issues. The film delves into their motivations, methods, and the wide-ranging effects of their actions.

The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s; his agonizing fall in disgrace in the 1980s; and his stunning artistic rebirth in the 1990s.

My Scientology Movie is a documentary that delves into the secretive and controversial religion of Scientology. Through investigative journalism and reenactments, the film explores the manipulation, mind control, and corruption within the religion. It follows the journey of the filmmaker as he auditions actors to play the role of Scientology leader David Miscavige and experiences unusual methods of training. Along the way, he deals with the challenges of being followed and filmed, shedding light on the sinister practices of the religion.

After 40 years, Tom Cruise continues to push the envelope in film. Exposing one's heart to the world through their work is not only risky business, as far as Cruise is concerned, it is the only way to achieve an end that feels complete.

Ian Halperin poses as a gay wannabe actor and member of the Israeli royal family to get an inside look at the Hollywood industry in this companion film to his well-received book, Hollywood Undercover: Revealing the Sordid Secrets of Tinseltown. Along the way, he receives a promise from the Church of Scientology to cure his homosexuality and gets the inside scoop from numerous luminaries -- including Brad Pitt, Jay Leno and Leonardo DiCaprio.

A film that shows how "hard" it is to be son of celebrities.

All In Earth's 4 billion year history, nature has solved all of lifes problems, from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean. Evolution is the ultimate inventor and many of mans most clever engineering solutions have exact counterparts in nature. In three amazing episodes, NatureTech views our world with fresh eyes, where nature and technology stand hand in hand.

An introduction and overview to Scientology.

From two-time Emmy winner Robyn Symon comes an intriguing documentary which offers an intimate look at Werner Erhard, founder of the est program that sparked today's multi-billion dollar personal growth industry. In his first interview in more than a decade, Erhard gives a rare glimpse into the controversy surrounding his life and the est Training -- the program that has inspired millions of people all over the world.

John Safran vs God is an eight-part television documentary series by John Safran which was broadcast on SBS TV of Australia in 2004. It has been described in a media release as "John Safran's most audacious project yet". It had a much more serious tone than Safran's previous work Music Jamboree. The show was released by Ghost of Your Ex-Boyfriend Productions and SBS Independent, was co-written with Mark O'Toole, directed by Craig Melville, and produced by Selin Yaman. The series won the 2005 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Comedy Series. The show's opening theme is Hate Priest by the band Mozart on Crack. The opening sequence features John in a black suit breaking out of a patch of black scorched earth with his bare hands during a thunderstorm. The words "when the thousand years are over Satan will be released from his prison" are spoken in a low pseudo-ominous voice.

"Through rare historical and contemporary footage and interviews with more than 160 doctors, attorneys, educators, survivors and experts on the mental health industry and its abuses, this riveting documentary blazes the bright light of truth on the brutal pseudoscience and the multi-billion dollar fraud that is psychiatry" - The Citizens Commission on Human Rights

From the depths of New York's shadowy streets to the peak of its glittering skyscrapers, the eternal war of good vs. evil reaches new heights as master vampire Lord Malgaard hatches a hideous plot to make every man, woman and child on earth his helpless blood slave! Only the unstoppable squad of ruthless vampire slayers led by modern-day Van Helsing, Dr Jacob Sloane, stands ready to oppose Malgaard and defeat his evil scheme! But when one of Sloane's top agents, the young, sexy Kaitlin Moore, learns she has only months to live, she faces a fateful choice... Succumb to her illness and die young... or live on into eternity as one of the very creatures she's sworn to destroy! A candlelit, fang-filled thriller in the eerie tradition of Buffy, Blade and Banabas!

A family gets pulled into the world of Scientology when their son joins the organization. As they try to bring him back, they uncover the dark secrets of the church and must confront their own beliefs.

In 'The Little People', a group of investigators uncovers the sinister truth behind a secretive sect known as Scientology. As they dig deeper, they find themselves entangled in a dangerous web of deception and manipulation.