Scientology: The Ex-Files

Plot Summary

Behind Scientology's high celebrity profile lies an organisation on its knees. In this powerful documentary, a band of former elite members emerge from the secretive religion to allege extreme cruelty, slave labour and financial greed. There's a growing number of ex-members who the church now views in this suspicious manner, many of whom claim to be dogged by private investigators. "My lawsuit covers human trafficking, labour law violations and forced abortions", says Claire. She joined the church's 'Sea Org' at just 16 years old, earning $23 a week and sleeping in a chair. When she fell pregnant with her husband Mark, the church told her: "they're going to ask you 'do you want an abortion; you're to say yes". Claire is one of forty women who've made this allegation, which the church vehemently denies. A jaw-dropping investigation, powerful and crafted.