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Assists

1989-01-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 10.0

Presumably a training film for Volunteer Ministers on Scientology Assists such as the Touch assist. Not to be confused with the 1995 film with the same name, which is believed to be a remake of this one.

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Church of Scientology, Golden Era Studios, Golden Era Productions
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