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Going Clear is based closely on Lawrence Wright's book, covering much of the same ground with the aid of archival footage, dramatic reconstructions, and interviews with eight former Scientologists: [1] [2] Paul Haggis, an Oscar-winning film director; Mark Rathbun, Scientology's former second-in-command; Mike Rinder, the former head of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs; actor Jason Beghe ...
In 2003, Cruise's publicist wanted him to tone down his proselytizing because the movie studios wanted him to "sell movies, not Scientology". After firing his publicist and hiring his sister in the role, Cruise drew public criticism for behavior such as jumping on Oprah Winfrey 's couch in 2005 and targeting Brooke Shields for taking certain ...
Tom Cruise just had the biggest box office opening of his career thanks to Top Gun: Maverick, but not all are celebrating his success.The actor's involvement with the Church of Scientology has ...
Initially, the video intended for the event featured Cruise and other celebrities including Will Smith appearing on camera and praising the actor. [5] Miscavige disapproved and instructed Scientology staff to create a video where Cruise would speak about himself and his views on being a Scientologist. [5] "Dave Miscavige later said that his Tom ...
Paul Haggis wants Tom Cruise to get tougher questions when he promotes his films. The Crash director, who was a member of the Church of Scientology before leaving in 2009, told the Daily Beast ...
Leah Remini called out Tom Cruise for his involvement in the Church of Scientology as "Top Gun: Maverick" continues success at the box office.
The Church of Scientology contributed to Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman‘s 2001 split by creating a “distance” between them, former member Mike Rinder claims in his new book. Celebrity ...
Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief is a 2013 non-fiction book about Scientology written by Lawrence Wright.. The book contains interviews with current and former Scientologists, the histories of founder L. Ron Hubbard and current leader David Miscavige, and analysis of the relationships of Tom Cruise and John Travolta to the organization.