America's Book of Secrets Scientology (Season 3, Episode 1)
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TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary

America's Book of Secrets

Scientology (Season 3, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 43 min | Documentary

It is one of the most secret organizations in America. A religion--based on the cosmic revelations of an inspired genius--that boasts more than 100,000 faithful followers throughout the world. We'll reveal the hidden origins, strict ...See moreIt is one of the most secret organizations in America. A religion--based on the cosmic revelations of an inspired genius--that boasts more than 100,000 faithful followers throughout the world. We'll reveal the hidden origins, strict doctrine, secret language and celebrity allure of the wealthy and influential institution. Former Scientologists disclose the reasons they were drawn to the church--and why they left. Jenna Miscavige Hill, niece of Scientology's current leader, David Miscavige, describes her difficult experiences inside the organization. Former church executive, Mark Rathbun, demonstrates Scientology's most revered spiritual technology--the "E-Meter." And watchdog Tony Ortega explains the appeal of Scientology that draws in new members. Could the Church of Scientology really be what its critics say it is? Is it a cult--masquerading as a religion? A business that will stop at nothing to control its members--and their bank accounts? See less

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30 cast members

Name	Known for
Jonathan Adams Self - Narrator (voice) Self - Narrator (voice) See fewer	Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)
Tony Ortega Self - Executive Editor, Rawstory.com Self - Executive Editor, Rawstory.com See fewer	Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Rick Alan Ross Self - Executive Director, The Cult Education Institute (as Rick Ross) Self - Executive Director, The Cult Education Institute (as Rick Ross) See fewer	Yoga, Inc. (2007)
J. Gordon Melton Self - Prof. of American Religious History, Baylor University (as Dr. J. Gordon Melton) Self - Prof. of American Religious History, Baylor University (as Dr. J. Gordon Melton) See fewer	Unsolved Mysteries (1987)
Mark Rathbun Self - Former Church of Scientology Executive Self - Former Church of Scientology Executive See fewer	America's Book of Secrets (2012)
Jenna Miscavige Hill Self - Author, Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology Self - Author, Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology See fewer	Menschen bei Maischberger (2003)
Jamie DeWolf Self - Great-Grandson of L. Ron Hubbard Self - Great-Grandson of L. Ron Hubbard See fewer	Farmly (2019)
Brian Forbes Self - Former Asst. to Forrest J. Ackerman Self - Former Asst. to Forrest J. Ackerman See fewer	America's Book of Secrets (2012)
Mark Ebner Self - Author / Investigative Reporter Self - Author / Investigative Reporter See fewer	The Supernaturals (1986)
Claire Headley Self - Former Scientologist Self - Former Scientologist See fewer	Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016)
Marc Headley Self - Former Scientologist Self - Former Scientologist See fewer	Supernova (2005)
Gregg Housh Self - Internet Activist Self - Internet Activist See fewer	House of Cards (2013)
Sherri Pender Self - Former Employee of Mission Renaissance Self - Former Employee of Mission Renaissance See fewer	Criminal Confessions (2017)
Forrest J. Ackerman Self - L. Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent (archive footage) Self - L. Ron Hubbard's Literary Agent (archive footage) See fewer	Dead Alive (1992)
Barry Aird Self - Narrator (voice) (version: British) Self - Narrator (voice) (version: British) See fewer	Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Kirstie Alley Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Suri Cruise Self - Daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (archive footage) Self - Daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes (archive footage) See fewer	Alone Together (I) (2022)
Tom Cruise Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Top Gun (1986)
Walt Disney Self - Founder of Disney Studios (archive footage) Self - Founder of Disney Studios (archive footage) See fewer	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Jenna Elfman Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Dharma & Greg (1997)
Katie Holmes Self - Ex-Wife of Tom Cruise (archive footage) Self - Ex-Wife of Tom Cruise (archive footage) See fewer	Batman Begins (2005)
L. Ron Hubbard Self - Founder of Church of Scientology (archive footage) Self - Founder of Church of Scientology (archive footage) See fewer	Battlefield Earth (2000)
Nicole Kidman Self - Ex-Wife of Tom Cruise (archive footage) Self - Ex-Wife of Tom Cruise (archive footage) See fewer	Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Jason Lee Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Almost Famous (2000)
David Miscavige Self - Leader of Church of Scientology (archive footage) Self - Leader of Church of Scientology (archive footage) See fewer	This Is Scientology: An Overview of the World's Fastest Growing Religion (2004)
Shelly Miscavige Self - Wife of David Miscavige (archive footage) Self - Wife of David Miscavige (archive footage) See fewer
Lisa Marie Presley Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Lisa Marie Presley: Idiot (2005)
Leah Remini Self - Former Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Former Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	The King of Queens (1998)
John Travolta Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Pulp Fiction (1994)
Greta Van Susteren Self - Scientologist (archive footage) Self - Scientologist (archive footage) See fewer	Notorious (2016)