Americas most hated family in crisis also known as the return of americas most hated family in some markets is a 2011 bbc documentary film presented and written by louis theroux, who revisits the family at the core of the westboro baptist church. In any country, let alone one as patriotic as the us, few actions are as provocative as protesting at a soldiers funeral. It is a follow up to 2007s the most hated family in america, also written and presented by theroux. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 plot. Louis theroux americas most hated family in crisis. The most hated family in america is a documentary film written and presented by british documentarian, louis theroux about the westboro baptist church, a small community in kansas with bizarre and controversial christian views. Bbc documentary on the westboro baptist church and their beliefs.
All these things that you associate with the breakdown of families, like the dads gone to the pub all the time or they just watch tv and the parents dont talk to the kids, well you cant put that on this family. The most hated family in america is a 2007 bbc documentary film written and presented by louis theroux about the family at the core of the westboro baptist church. Louis theroux at westboro baptist church protest america. Watch the most hated family in america 2007 online. The most hat ed family in america 2007 stream deutsch. Louis theroux meets the phelps americas most hated family. Nov 10, 2016 louis theroux s3 america s most hated family in crisis.
The phelps have rabid antihomosexual beliefs, and often campaign at the funerals of american soldiers. Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. Louis meets the phelps family the people at the heart of the controversial westboro baptist church. Following up on his 2007 documentary, the most hated family in america, louis theroux returns to topeka, kansas, for a weeklong visit with. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 on imdb.
Following up on his hugely popular and acclaimed 2007 documentary the most hated family in america, louis theroux returns to topeka, kansas, for a second visit to the westboro baptist church. Louis meets the phelps family, who protest against an. The members of the phelps family started and are part of the westboro baptist church in topeka, kansas. Louis theroux at westboro baptist church protest americas most. After being born into a group described by documentary film maker louis theroux as the most hated family in america, phelpsroper spent the good part of her life picketing against homosexuals. The most hated family in america is a 2007 bbc documentary film written and presented by louis theroux about the family at the core of the westboro baptist.
The most hated family in america tv show, episode facebook. Louis theroux, steve drain, fred phelps, jael phelps, megan phelpsroper, rebekah phelpsroper, shirley phelpsroper, richard wilk, emma cooper, geoffrey oconnor, paddy wivell, richard wilk, stuart cabb. The documentary first aired on bbc two in the united kingdom on 3 april 2011 at 9pm. The most hated family in america top documentary films. In 2007, brenda slaby forgot to drop off her 2yearold daughter, cecilia, at the babysitter and left her in a sweltering car for nearly eight hours while she was at work. His westboro baptist church wbc is best known for its homicidal hatred of gays and for picketing the funerals of dead us. The documentary blog the most hated family in america. The organization was led by fred phelps who has since died and located in topeka, kansas. But four years on from louiss last visit, there are. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 imdb.
By understanding this intent, viewers have a better understanding of why the church does what it does. But four years on from louiss last visit, there are signs of disarray in. Americas most hated family in crisis is a 2011 bbc documentary film presented and written by louis theroux, who revisits the family at the core of the. Louis theroux decides to visit america s most hated family. So what did louis theroux make of the phelpses after three weeks. Apr 01, 2007 the most hated family in america hate groups sunday april 1, 2007 religion news blog they call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq. Louis theroux, the most hated family in america bbc two. Louis theroux, steve drain, fred phelps, jael phelps, megan phelpsroper, rebekah phelpsroper, shirley phelpsroper, richard wilk, emma cooper, geoffrey oconnor, paddy wivell. They call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 the. Louis theroux decides to visit americas most hated family.
The post listed its top 10 most hated people in america in todays print edition. Americas most hated family is a bit of a misnomer, since it gives too much credit to. With louis theroux, lauren drain, steve drain, fred phelps. The bbcs louis theroux gives us an inside look at this fucked up bunch of god fearing folks otherwise known as the most hated family in america. Aditya roy kapur, disha patani starrer an underwhelming watch. The most hated family in america 2007 film deutsch. Review of the most hated family in america on vimeo.
With louis theroux, lauren drain, steve drain, betty phelps. Louis theroux investigates the lives and activities of members of the westboro baptist. They are not concerned with how favorable their actions may seem because they, frankly, do not care if you agree with them. Louis theroux s3 america s most hated family in crisis. Oct 09, 2014 the most hated family in america is a documentary film written and presented by british documentarian, louis theroux about the westboro baptist church, a small community in kansas with bizarre and controversial christian views. Jun 25, 2017 after being born into a group described by documentary film maker louis theroux as the most hated family in america, phelpsroper spent the good part of her life picketing against homosexuals. The most hated family in america 2007 film en francais.
In 2019, theroux made another followup, surviving america s most hated family, essentially creating a trilogy of documentaries based on the church. Rev fred phelps is one of the most notorious hatemongers in the country. Following up on his 2007 documentary, the most hated family in america, louis theroux returns to topeka, kansas, for a weeklong visit with the westboro baptist church. The most hated family in america religion news blog. Theroux watches carefully, neither engaging them to anger at his questions, nor shying away from his own viewpoint on their behaviour. Louis theroux americas most hated family in crisis video. Louis returns to the phelps family to find that several members have left the cult, and that they are being sued. The most hated family in america is a tv documentary written and presented by the bbcs louis theroux about the family at the heart of the westboro baptist church.
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Known for the infamous god hates fags signs and protests. Their core belief is that america is corrupted for its growing acceptance of the lgbt community as they. Their core belief is that america is corrupted for its growing acceptance of the lgbt community as they protest against the. Americas most hated family doesnt delve deep enough into phelps clan. The most hated family in america in crisis louis theroux devoutnone 59. This page is not a forum for general discussion about the most hated family in america. Their central belief contains extreme ideologies, including that god hates america because of their acceptance of homosexuality and the military. Dec 04, 2017 louis theroux america s most hated family in crisis. You might like similar programs to this, shown below. Louis theroux the most hated family in america video. The most hated family in america from another perspective.
John edwards topped the list and was joined by the likes of ponzi schemer bernie madoff, convicted felon o. Interview styles and techniques research and planning styles like comment share interviewing is an important aspect of documentaries, allowing the documentarian to gain more information on specific subjects from those more knowledgable or who have more of an opinion. Apr 01, 2011 following up on his 2007 documentary, the most hated family in america, louis theroux returns to topeka, kansas, for a weeklong visit with the westboro baptist church. Louis meets the phelps family, who protest against an america that. Westboro baptist church members believe that the united states government is immoral due to its tolerance of. The most hated family in america 2007 rotten tomatoes. Louis theroux s3 americas most hated family in crisis. Louis struggles to come to terms with the infamous family who picket the funerals of soldiers in protest against an america that tolerates homosexuality. The film, the most hated family in america, was a very interesting and eye opening film about freedom of speech, interpretation, and consequences of life choices. The most hated family in america full movie in hd visit louis meets the phelps family the. The most hated family in america is a 2007 bbc documentary film written and presented by louis theroux about. Louis meets the phelps family, who protest against an america that tolerates homosexuality.
Mar 25, 2012 the film, the most hated family in america, was a very interesting and eye opening film about freedom of speech, interpretation, and consequences of life choices. Louis theroux the acclaimed british reporter follows the westboro baptist church or the most hated family in america. Bbc documentaries 2007x36 the most hated family in america. Oct 04, 2012 the most hated family in america does a good job of conveying this message. Louis theroux is back and he uncovers the inside story of america s most controversial family the phelps from the westboro baptist church. Westboro baptist church daughter claims twitter saved her. Posted on april 2, 2017 by saraheritage anyone who knows me well knows of my instilledinmesincechildhood, but relatively newfound love for journalism. Now, seven years later, brenda invites cameras into her home to discuss her recent divorce, career change and life with her daughter, alison. In americas most hated family in crisis, louis is once again granted a behindthescenes look at americas most controversial christian group as it gears.
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At the heart of the documentary is the westboro baptist church wbc, headed by fred phelps and based in. Americas most hated family doesnt delve deep enough. America has played the worlds enforcer and watchdog for decades. In america s most hated family in crisis, louis is once again granted a behind the scenes look at america s most controversial christian group as it gears. He has received two british academy television awards and a royal television society television award born in singapore to an english mother and american father writer paul theroux, theroux moved with his family to london when he. Discover key moments from history and stories about fascinating people on the official bbc documentary channel.
May 15, 2012 rev fred phelps is one of the most notorious hatemongers in the country. It is a follow up to 2007 s the most hated family in america, also written and presented by theroux. The most hated family in america hate groups sunday april 1, 2007 religion news blog they call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq. Also a very good look on the indoctrination of children into religion and fanaticism.
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