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201871 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Religious Institutions

Meet a Scientologist

201871 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Members of the Church of Scientology share their experiences and beliefs in a 2018 documentary focused on their lives and practices.

Religious Institutions

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Phillip Warnell

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Members of the Church of Scientology share their experiences and beliefs in a 2018 documentary focused on their lives and practices.

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Phillip Warnelldirector

Jean-Luc Nancy

Jean-Luc Nancywriter

Antoine Yatescast

Johnny Jarrett-Grahamcast

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A member of the Church of Scientology shares personal experiences and insights about the organization. The documentary presents various aspects of life within Scientology. It includes interviews with individuals who discuss their beliefs and practices. The film aims to provide a closer look at the community and its members.

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