IndoctriNation AUM: The Cult at the End of the World with Chiaki Yanagimoto
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein introduces Chiaki Yanagimoto, a prominent Japanese-born filmmaker based in LA, known for her work in documentaries and independent cinema. In their conversation, Chiaki discusses her documentary 'AUM: The Cult at the End of the World,' exploring the catastrophic impact of the Aum Shinrikyo cult and its leader Shoko Asahara on Japanese society. She delves into the group's formation, rise, and infamy post the 1995 Tokyo Subway sarin attack. The episode touches on the mechanisms of manipulative control within cults, their societal impacts, and the ongoing relevance of these themes in the modern world. Chiaki shares her connection to the event, the complexities of cult psychology, and the making of the documentary, offering profound insights and reflections on the necessity of exposing such narratives.
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
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