Based on Lawrence Wright’s book, Alex Gibney’s film is a provocative exposé of the inner workings of the Church of Scientology, balancing interviews of former members with insightful history—including the organization’s origins and a profile of its founder, science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard.

Prolific documentarian Alex Gibney takes on one of the hot button subjects of modern times: Scientology and its alleged cult-like methods of control and abuse. Through a series of tell all interviews with reformed believers and banished members, Going Clear unravels the Church’s uncanny practices.