An Introduction to Scientology (1984)

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Runtime : 59M

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Filmed in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), An Introduction to Scientology is the only televised interview given by L. Ron Hubbard. In this interview, LRH explains the history of Scientology, its status as a religion and its benefits on human society.

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L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard
Himself
Tony Hitchman
Tony Hitchman
Himself - Host

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