My Scientology Movie

• Documentary

This unsettling documentary blends investigative journalism with a surreal, almost playful tone as filmmaker Louis Theroux attempts to expose the inner workings of Scientology through staged re-enactments guided by a former high-ranking official. It’s not a straightforward exposé, but a curious exploration of power dynamics, belief, and the lengths to which both sides will go to control the narrative—Theroux’s persistent, gently probing approach contrasting sharply with the Church’s increasingly aggressive surveillance. The film uniquely focuses on the *process* of uncovering truth rather than presenting definitive answers, creating a tense and captivating experience rooted in a palpable sense of unease and the disconcerting awareness of being constantly observed. It subtly unpacks the seductive allure of absolute certainty and the willingness to relinquish individual thought within a zealous system.