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Scientology: A Faith for Sale (1967)

FaithForSale

Country: UK

Runtime: 25 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIcBCMAAHM&list=PLl0H8W1GL7G1kTBELMX1sYHJuEhyqvGqv

The Shrinking World of L. Ron Hubbard (1968)

ShrinkingWorld

Country: UK

Runtime: 26 minutes

IMDB: 5.4⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_w-YWwC1lI

Investigating Scientology (1973-04-22)

Investigating1973

Country: Canada

Runtime: 31 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqkuIImnx58

Scientology: The Clearwater Conspiracy (1980-04-13)

ClearwaterConspiracy

Country: USA

Runtime: 18 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc8Jr6GsfFY

60 Minutes (1985-12-22)

60Minutes

Country: USA

Runtime: 16 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV-XvxQFADo

Scientology - The Road to Total Freedom? (1987)

RoadToTotal

Country: UK

Runtime: 31 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgyXtQlNJJM&list=PLmY6p-DNfaRpGAhPumpC1zZu9AtsW74D1

Scientology, The Cult Business (1987)

CultBusiness

Country: UK

Runtime: 27 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwjpnQENRIs&list=PLmY6p-DNfaRrPSaZPERcPmmZTgnH4sNtI

Nightline (1992, with live interview of David Miscavige)

NightlineMiscavige

Country: USA

Runtime: 30 minutes

IMDB: 8.9⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exzmE3vW_Tw

Scientology: Inside the Cult (1995-07-13)

InsideTheCult

Country: UK

Runtime: 25 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqxAEdAmq94

The S Files (1996-11-28)

Sfiles

Country: UK

Runtime: 25 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWlgpOLdeTE&list=PLmY6p-DNfaRqlTB64AbCrKStnkSKf94GS

Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard (1997)

SecretLives

Country: UK

Runtime: 51 minutes

IMDB: 7.7⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwX7Fjqt7c4

CAN: The Cult Awareness Network (1997-12-28)

CAN

Country: USA

Runtime: 15 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video (transcript)

Investigative Reports: Inside Scientology (1998-12-09)

InvestigativeReports

Country: USA

Runtime: 92 minutes

IMDB: 5.0⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WRwzw3cVX4

Scientology: Missing in Happy Valley? (1999-02-25)

MissingInHappyValley

Country: Germany

Runtime: 44 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFHkK99m3SY&list=PL20DAACCF0923C108

24 Stunden: US Millionär Bekämpft Sekte (2000)

BobMinton

Country: Germany

Runtime: 26 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FXtfobqBSk&list=PLmY6p-DNfaRqGrqqf-Kl6pEMBOunbldsP

Growing Up Scientologist (2008-04-24)

GrowingUpScientologist

Country: USA

Runtime: 22 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Tjt2vt_6s

Mission Investigate: Scientology (2008-10-01)

MissionInvestigate

Country: Sweden

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wBFez2C_vU&list=PL71EF3BE07B8C9F0C

How to Spot a Cult (2009)

SpotACult

Country: New Zealand

Runtime: 2 x 45 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_EEI3TgmSI

The Brainwashers – How Dangerous is Scientology? (2009)

Brainwashers

Country: Germany

Runtime: 45 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS7JtR0rJiQ

Today Tonight: Scientology (2010-02-23)

TodayTonight

Country: Australia

Runtime: 25 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHPna27GJCo&list=PL7B22FE7476982EAA

Scientologie: la vérité sur un mensonge (2010-05-27)

InfrarougeScientologie

Country: France

Runtime: 97 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKFePySJt8c

Scientology: The Ex-Files (2010-03-08)

ExFiles

Country: Australia

Runtime: 44 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lu-sdniTPU

Scientology: A History of Violence (2010-04-20)

HistoryOfViolence

Country: USA

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HiKD97Jgtk

Scientology: The Science of Truth or the Art of Deception? (2012)

ArtDeception

Country: Germany

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDB: 6.2⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH6KdK8tTOU

Scientology: Eternal Contract (2013-01-16)

EternalContract

Country: USA

Runtime: 43 minutes

IMDB: 7.7⭐

Video

Scientology: The Hole (2013)

TheHole

Country: USA

Runtime: 20 minutes

IMDB: Unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mho0oWe2Ypk

Scientologists at War (2013-06-17)

ScientologistsAtWar

Country: UK

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDB: 7.3⭐

Video

America's Book of Secrets: Scientology (2014-03-03)

It is one of the most secret organizations in America. A religion--based on the cosmic revelations of an inspired genius--that boasts more than 100,000 faithful followers throughout the world. We'll reveal the hidden origins, strict doctrine, secret language and celebrity allure of the wealthy and influential institution. Former Scientologists disclose the reasons they were drawn to the church--and why they left.

Country: USA

Runtime: 43 minutes

IMDB: 8.0⭐

Video

Deadly Devotion: The Scientology Cure (2014-07-23)

An aspiring artist and spiritual seeker, Elli Perkins, joins her local Church of Scientology and believes she's finally found the path to happiness. Little does she know, her ultimate devotion will forever change the course of her life.

Country: USA

Runtime: 43 minutes

IMDB: 7.0⭐

Video

Inside Scientology (2015)

InsideScientology

Country: UK

Runtime: 60 minutes

IMDB: 6.5⭐

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3k__0NGM2s

Going Clear (2015)

GoingCleardoc

Country: USA

Runtime: 120 minutes

IMDB: 8.0⭐

Video

My Scientology Movie (2015)

MyScientologyMovie

Country: UK

Runtime: 99 minutes

IMDB: 6.7⭐

Video

Getting Clear (2015)

GettingClear

Country: Canada

Runtime: 170 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ILs6yB-d6A&list=PLmY6p-DNfaRo2BlDdYzBK7JFigLXaHHu0

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016-2019)

A series featuring stories from former members of the Church of Scientology whose lives have been affected by the Church's harmful practices.

Country: USA

Disconnection

Actress and ex-Scientologist Leah Remini meets with former Church of Scientology executive Amy Scobee, who shares her story of disconnection with her mother.
AirDate: 2016-11-29
Runtime: 47 minutes
IMDB: 8.8⭐
Video

Fair Game

Leah visits the spiritual headquarters of Scientology - Clearwater, Florida - to hear Mike Rinder's personal story.
AirDate: 2016-12-06
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

The Bridge

After ascending to high levels of spiritually in the Church of Scientology, a woman pays a steep price for the experience.
AirDate: 2016-12-13
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Ask Me Anything

Along with Mike Rinder and other former Church members, Leah Remini answers questions about Scientology from her Reddit Ask Me Anything event forum submitted the day her new series debuted. In part 2 they are joined by special guests author Lawrence Wright, lawyer Ray Jeffrey, and mental health and cult expert Steve Hassan.
AirDate: 2016-12-19 (part 2: 2017-01-17)
Runtime: 2 x 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐ & 9.1⭐
Video part 1 and part 2

A Leader Emerges

David Miscavige emerged as the leader of the Church of Scientology after the death of founder L. Ron Hubbard. Three former longtime church members, including David's father, share stories about what the church is like under his leadership.
AirDate: 2016-12-20
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Golden Era

Marc Headley, former event producer at Golden Era, Scientology's production company, reveals truth about promotional media and gala fundraisers organized by the Church and how his disillusionment lead him and his wife to leave the Church.
AirDate: 2016-12-27
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

Auditing

Twin brothers and auditing prodigies find their paths diverging when one gets dismissed from the program, leading to a painful tragedy.
AirDate: 2017-01-03
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Enemies of the Church

After Leah receives a letter from the church accusing her of provoking hate crimes, she meets with a young man whom the church says she incited. Leah also sits down with journalists who have been hounded by the church for their reporting.
AirDate: 2017-01-10
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Merchants of Fear

Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics. A series of special guests candidly describe their personal experiences investigating controversial stories about the Church and how the Church has responded to their work.
AirDate: 2017-05-29
Runtime: 80 minutes
IMDB: 9.3⭐
Video

Thetans in Young Bodies

Mike and Leah visit another ex-Scientologist and hear another horror story. Meanwhile, off-camera, David Miscavige is furious that he couldn't block the second season, and adds another Leah Remini attack website to the internet.
AirDate: 2017-08-15
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

The Ultimate Failure of Scientology

Scientology promises relief from all of life's ills, but those suffering from depression and suicidal ideation often feel they have nowhere to turn. Hearing the tragic stories of Aaron Poulin, a member of the Sea Org who committed suicide at 21, and Tayler Tweed, who died at only 19, only strengthen Leah's commitment to continue challenging Church practices.
AirDate: 2017-08-22
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

The "Perfect" Scientology Family

Liz Gale, a third generation Scientologist, was raised to believe that Scientology had the equation to create the perfect family.
AirDate: 2017-08-29
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 8.8⭐
Video

The Bridge to Total Freedom

Leah leads a round table discussion on The Bridge to Total Freedom and why scientologists spend so much money and time trying to achieve this coveted position.
AirDate: 2017-09-05
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

The Rise of David Miscavige

David Miscavige remains the untouchable head of the Church of Scientology despite abuse allegations spanning decades. Former Miscavige associates detail how he manipulated his way into power.
AirDate: 2017-09-12
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

Scientology and Celebrity: The Betrayal of Paul Haggis

Since its inception, scieontology has been obsessed with recruiting celebrities. Leah and Mike sit down and talk with former scientologist and award winning filmmaker, Paul Haggis.
AirDate: 2017-09-19
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

The Ranches

The Mace-Kingsley Ranches were promoted by Scientologists as educational camps for troubled kids, but former students say they were actually hard labor camps for children, with corporal punishment and challenging living conditions.
AirDate: 2017-10-10
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

The Greatest Good

Nothing is considered more important than clearing the planet. Leah and Mike visit with Mimi Faust and Christi Gordon, who share their harrowing stories of neglect and abandonment, having both paid the highest price for "The Greatest Good
AirDate: 2017-10-17
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.3⭐
Video

The Business of Religion

A round-table discussion examines the contracts that all Scientologists must follow and the financial burdens that these contracts can cause.
AirDate: 2017-10-24
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.4⭐
Video

Lifetime of Healing

Leah and Mike sit down with two of Leahs' childhood friends.
AirDate: 2017-10-31
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Aftermath of the Aftermath

Leah and Mike catch up with some previous guests on their show to chat about the impact of appearing on the show.
AirDate: 2017-11-07
Runtime: 47 minutes
IMDB: 9.3⭐
Video

Propaganda Arms

In an effort to foster a positive public image, The Church of Scientology has funded groups whose purpose is to manufacture a positive perception in the public eye.
AirDate: 2017-11-12
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.3⭐
Video

The Life & Lies of L. Ron Hubbard

Leah and Mike lead a round-table discussion about the life of L. Ron Hubbard and the provable lies that he told about his life.
AirDate: 2017-11-14
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.5⭐
Video

Ask Me Anything Season 2

Leah answers viewers' questions about the second season of her show.
AirDate: 2017-11-21
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 8.8⭐
Video

Emotional Aftermath

How does it feel to lose your entire belief system? How does it feel to come to believe everything you've been told--the foundation of who you are isn't based in truth? How do you let go of the anger?
AirDate: 2018-11-18
Runtime: 42 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

Star Witness

Gold Base, the heavily guarded Scientology compound in Riverside Count, California, houses up to 1,000 members of the church's elite inner core. Valerie Haney tells how the conditions at the base led her to contemplate suicide.
AirDate: 2018-11-27
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

Spies Like Us

Leah and Mike discuss the practice of Fair Game through their interview with Robert Almblad, an inventor whose personal life and reputation were ruined by Scientology not to mention the destruction of his life saving invention.
AirDate: 2018-12-04
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Unlikely Pairing

Leah and Mike explore the new symbiosis between the Nation of Islam and Scientology.
AirDate: 2018-12-11
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

Where Is Shelly?

Leah and Mike interview Shelly's childhood friend Janis Gillham Grady and together they attempt to explain the mysterious disappearance of the First Lady of Scientology.
AirDate: 2018-12-18
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

Ideal Orgs

Leah and Mike interview Paul Burkhart, a former Ideal Org architect, and Bert Schippers, a former Scientologist who was a major Ideal Org donor.
AirDate: 2019-01-01.jpg
Runtime: 44 minutes
IMDB: 8.9⭐
Video

The Collection Agency

Leah and Mike interview former Scientologists who share the different ways they claim they were made to give the church money they couldn't afford.
AirDate: 2019-01-08
Runtime: 43 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

Gilman Springs Road

In a remote corner of Riverside County, Calif., lies Scientology's International Base, a compound that houses the church's most dedicated members. In this episode, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder, a former occupant of International Base ("Gold Base"), speak with four other former high-ranking residents who reveal their shocking stories behind the locked gates.
AirDate: 2019-01-15
Runtime: 41 minutes
IMDB: 9.1⭐
Video

Buying a Town

In 1974, operating under an alias, the Church of Scientology moved into Clearwater Florida, and proceeded to make the city its spiritual headquarters. In 1977, an FBI raid uncovered the Church's secret plans to take over the city.
AirDate: 2019-01-22
Runtime: 42 minutes
IMDB: 9.3⭐
Video

Buying a Town Part 2

While visiting the headquarters of the Church of Scientology in Clearwater Florida, Leah and Mike are getting unwanted attention from Scientologists as well as law enforcement.
AirDate: 2019-01-29
Runtime: 41 minutes
IMDB: 9.4⭐
Video

Church and State

Leah and Mike speak with Jay Wexler, an expert in constitutional law, to discuss the remarkable story of Scientology's journey to tax-exempt status. Mike and Leah also talk with Lt. Yulanda Williams, a police officer, about law enforcement's community engagement strategies.
AirDate: 2019-02-05
Runtime: 42 minutes
IMDB: 9.0⭐
Video

Waiting for Justice

Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities. They speak to a number of ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how these policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. The episode also features a panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts, who provide insight into the impact Scientology's practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek justice and effect change in the future.
AirDate: 2019-08-26
Runtime: 83 minutes
IMDB: 9.2⭐
Video

20/20: A War Without Guns (2017)

WarWithoutGuns

Country: USA

Runtime: 40 minutes

IMDB: 8.5

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63YSDcSmqk

Scientology: Mysterious Deaths (2017)

MysteriousDeaths

Country: UK

Runtime: 42 minutes

IMDB: unlisted

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTtzc7sTZ-8

Vanity Fair Confidential (2018)

LisaMcPherson

Country: USA

Runtime: 16 minutes

IMDB: unrated

Video

7News Spotlight Investigations: Scientology - Black Ops (2020-07-14)

BlackOpsSeymour

Country: Australia

Runtime: 85 minutes

IMDB: unlisted (cancelled before airing)

Video (transcript)

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