DVD
Aum [videorecording] : the cult at the end of the world / Greenwich Entertainment and Fifth Season present ; A Submarine Delux production ; produced by Dan Braun, Josh Braun, and Rick Brookwell ; directed by Ben Braun.
The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan's police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara's former high-ranking disciples.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (106 minutes) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inches
- Publisher: United States : Greenwich Entertainment, [2025]
- Distributor: New York : Kino Lorber, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally released as a documentary film in 2025. Title from container. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Shoko Asahara. |
| Target Audience Note: | E. |
| System Details Note: | DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | For private home use only. |
| Language Note: | Audio track in English, Japanese, captions in English. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Asahara, Shōkō. Oumu Shinrikyō (Religious organization) Cults > Japan > History > 20th century. Terrorism > Japan > History > 20th century. Terrorists > Japan > History > 20th century. |
| Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Documentary films. Historical films. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | DVD 299.93 Aum | 31681010421857 | NFDVD | Checked out | 10/09/2025 |
Summary:
The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan's police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara's former high-ranking disciples.
