L. Ron Hubbard

Writing

L. Ron Hubbard

Born 1911-03-13 · Tilden, Nebraska, USA

Lafayette Ronald Hubbard (March 13, 1911 – January 24, 1986) was an American author of science fiction and fantasy stories, and the founder of the Church of Scientology. In 1950, Hubbard authored Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health and established a series of organizations to promote Dianetics. In 1952, Hubbard lost the rights to Dianetics in bankruptcy proceedings, and he subsequently founded Scientology. Thereafter Hubbard oversaw the growth of the Church of Scientology into a worldwide organization. Hubbard was cited by Smithsonian magazine as one of the 100 most significant Americans of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article L. Ron Hubbard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief poster
7.6

The film profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

2015

My Scientology Movie poster
6.6

After being denied access to the Church of Scientology's headquarters, documentarian Louis Theroux teams up with ex-Scientology official Marty Rathbun to stage re-enactments of alleged abuses within the organization. Theroux soon discovers that the church is watching his every move.

My Scientology Movie

2016

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10.0

A dramatic reading of L. Ron Hubbard's essay "My Philosophy," accompanied by a photo montage.

My Philosophy

1987

An Introduction to Scientology poster
3.6

A 1966 interview with L. Ron Hubbard about his creation, Scientology. 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.

An Introduction to Scientology

1984

Scientology: The Road to Total Freedom? poster
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John Penycate investigates Church of Scientology, endorsed by some major Hollywood celebrities.

Scientology: The Road to Total Freedom?

1987

Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard poster
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Documentary about the creator of Dianetics and Scientology, featuring some of the people who knew him intimately.

Secret Lives: L. Ron Hubbard

1997

Classification and Gradation poster
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L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, explains the beginning principles and concepts of the religion in the form of a life improvement presentation with "The Bridge". Filmed in September 1965, according to the opening.

Classification and Gradation

1988

Scientology: The Shrinking World of L. Ron Hubbard poster
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A documentary about the founder of Scientology. A rarecase where Hubbard was interviewed by an outside news crew.

Scientology: The Shrinking World of L. Ron Hubbard

1968

Scientology: An Overview poster
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In 2008, an overview of Scientology was presented in a DVD format, featuring L. Ron Hubbard himself describing the core tenets of the religion. The DVD, titled "Scientology: An Overview," provides an introduction to the religion's beliefs and practices, as well as a biographical look at Hubbard's life. It also showcases individual Scientologists discussing their experiences and includes a tour of a Church of Scientology Find out for yourself, with this DVD presentation of more than 80 videos, including: -A biography of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard -The beliefs of Scientology -Individual Scientologists speaking about their religion -A tour of a Church of Scientology -Church of Scientology social betterment programs -Dianetics (forerunner and substudy of Scientology) around the world today

Scientology: An Overview

2008

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