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Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath

Description: In this hourlong docuseries, actress Leah Remini turns investigative reporter, she says, to "share the shocking truth about Scientology," the secretive, controversial church that Remini herself was a member of for years. With her personal experience acting as a driving force, Remini -- along with high-level former Scientology executives and members -- relates shocking stories of abuse and harassment alleged by ex-practitioners who claim their lives have been affected even well after they left the organization. The Church of Scientology, which has made multiple attempts to have A&E Network pull the series, refers to Remini as a "has-been actress" who's exploiting her former religion to make money.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 37
Awards: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, MORE
Network: A&E Network
Presented By: Leah Remini, Mike Rinder
Executive Producers: Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, Eli Holzman, MORE
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