Question 1

How did HBO's documentary president describe the legal team working on this film?

Accepted Answer

Sheila Nevins said 'probably 160 lawyers' worked with them to avoid litigation from the Church of Scientology.

Question 2

What unusual method did Alex Gibney use to film the Church of Scientology's headquarters?

Accepted Answer

He captured footage of the headquarters by using an aerial drone.

Question 3

How did the Church of Scientology respond to critics reviewing this documentary?

Accepted Answer

Many film critics quickly received emails from the Church asking for 'their side of the story' to be included and warning them 'not to be the mouthpiece for Alex Gibney's propaganda.'

Question 4

Which major film festivals and awards recognized this documentary?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Sundance Film Festival and Moscow International Film Festival in 2015, and won awards from the Directors Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, London Critics Circle, and others.

Question 5

What two landmark Scientology buildings in Hollywood appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Scientology Celebrity Center on Franklin Ave and the primary church headquarters at 4810 Sunset Blvd, both shown in cut-away footage.

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