Scientology. Die neue Offensive

Scientology. Die neue Offensive

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Investigative reporters follow Scientology’s push into Southwest Germany: after opening a massive Basel center, the church eyes a Stuttgart flagship. From Kirchheim/Teck locals opposing recruitment to a shady broker in Tel Aviv and Scientology’s global hub in Clearwater, Florida, the film exposes its political ambitions and questions whether it’s a faith community or a profit‐driven enterprise requiring stricter oversight.

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German

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Release Date

01 January 2015

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Germany

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