Louis Theroux

Hear Louis Theroux discuss taking on the world of Scientology at this special film screening.

Renowned filmmaker Theroux joins us in conversation after the screening of his first theatrical documentary film; My Scientology Movie, from the Oscar winning producer of Searching for Sugar Man and Man on Wire, sees Theroux delve into one of the world's most mysterious and powerful religions, in what he regards as 'the Holy Grail of stories'.

With a lifetime of experience dealing with eccentric, unpalatable and unexpected human behaviour, the unassuming Theroux won't take no for an answer when his request to enter the Church of Scientology headquarters is turned down. Inspired by the church's alleged techniques, and aided by former Scientology members-turned-whistleblowers, Theroux uses actors to recreate incidents people claim to have experienced as members, in an attempt to better understand the way it operates.

However, in a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that he is not the only one making a documentary. Suffused with a good dose of humour and moments worthy of a Hollywood script, My Scientology Movie is as outlandish as it is revealing.