Following up on his 2006 documentary, the most hated family in america, louis theroux returns to topeka, kansas, for a weeklong visit with the westboro baptist church. Louis theroux to revisit americas most hated family in new bbc. The programme follows as theroux revisits the family at the core of the westboro baptist church and observes how its members have changed since the death of the churchs founder, fred phelps. 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. Phelps has helped launch hate websites targeting the lgbt community, roman catholics, muslims, jews and entire nations including sweden, ireland, canada, the netherlands, and the united states of america. Theroux watches carefully, neither engaging them to anger at his questions, nor shying away from his own viewpoint on their behaviour.
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. 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. What logo documentaries the most hated family in america. Louis theroux decides to visit america s most hated family. Dec 17, 2017 louis theroux america s most hated family in crisis. Surviving americas most hated family, the filmmaker will revist the family. Louis theroux announces exwestboro church member as. Louis theroux america s most hated family in crisis. I rewatched the other two a couple days ago and was delighted to find out the third came out a few months ago. The first documentary louis theroux made about the infamous phelps family was terrifically well made and is the best film about these nasty cult members. Louis theroux struggles to come to terms with the infamous phelps family from topeka, kansas, who picket countrywide as a protest against an america that tolerates homosexuality. You must be at least 18 years old and you must agree that you are not offended by mature content to view this group. 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.
The members of the phelps family started and are part of the westboro baptist church in topeka, kansas. Thirteen years since first encountering one of america s most notorious hate groups, awardwinning filmmaker louis theroux makes a longanticipated return to kansas to spend time with the westboro baptist church a hugelycontroversial christian ministry that for years has picketed at military funerals. Oct 04, 2012 the most hated family in america from another perspective posted on october 4, 2012 1 comment bbc reporter, louis therouxs documentary the most hated family in america is an attempt to understand the actions of the controversial westboro baptist church. Life and death in indiana s1 e1 meet americas most infamous women prisoners female prison documentary real stories duration. 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. 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 from another perspective. Jul 01, 2019 louis theroux is returning to one of his most controversial subjects for a new bbc two documentary.
You might like similar programs to this, shown below. With such slogans as god hates america, pray for more dead soldiers and god killed your kids, its no wonder this absurd family have recieved so much negative attention. The documentary maker spends three weeks with the controversial phelps family, who make up most the 71strong congregation of the westboro baptist church of topeka, kansas. The most hated family in america in crisis2011 louis theroux revisits the phelps family, who are the core members of the westboro baptist church. The most hated family in america poster 1 goldposter. The most hated family in america 2007 rotten tomatoes. Discover key moments from history and stories about fascinating people on the official bbc documentary channel. Meet fred phelps, one of the most controversial figures of recent times. The most hated family in america louis theroux documentary.
Following up on his 2007 documentary, louis theroux returns to topeka, kan. Bbc two louis theroux, the most hated family in america. The documentarymaker spends three weeks with the controversial phelps family, who make up most the. Louis theroux s3 the most hated family in america video. Dec 04, 2017 louis theroux the most hated family in america. Bbc iplayer louis theroux the most hated family in america. The are famous in the states for their protests against america s liberal attitude towards homosexuality, blaming it for 911 and the death of us troops in iraq. Louis theroux meets the phelps the most hated family in america. 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. May 25, 2011 phelps relativesdescribed in a 2007 bbc documentary as the most hated family in americaare members of the westboro church, in topeka, kan. Thirteen years since first encountering one of america s most notorious hate groups, awardwinning filmmaker louis theroux makes a longanticipated return to kansas to spend time with the westboro baptist church a hugelycontroversial christian ministry that for years has. Louis theroux meets the women legally providing sexual services to paying. Search for the most hated family in america on share this rating title. The item youve requested contains mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences.
Anyone have surviving the most hated family in america. Mar 31, 2007 they picket the funerals of dead soldiers, hate homosexuals and lament an america sliding in to the moral abyss. May 15, 2012 rev fred phelps is one of the most notorious hatemongers in the country. Louis theroux struggles to come to terms with the infamous phelps family from topeka, kansas, who picket countrywide as a protest against an america that.
The phelps have rabid antihomosexual beliefs, and often campaign at the funerals of american soldiers. Watch society page 128 of 4 documentaries online free. Louis theroux to revisit americas most hated family in. They picket the funerals of dead soldiers, hate homosexuals and lament an america sliding in to the moral abyss. The return of americas most hated family 59m following up on his 2007 documentary, louis theroux returns to topeka, kan. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 the most. The family is also known for going to us soldiers funerals and celebrating. Louis theroux s2when louis met wlm s01e01 jimmy savile. Louis theroux the acclaimed british reporter follows the westboro baptist church or the most hated family in america. The most hated family in america top documentary films. 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 c. Son leaves americas most hated family, and god, behind.
The most hated family in america movie louis meets the phelps family the people at the heart of the controversial westboro baptist church. Together, they ruminate on louis therouxs threepart documentary series the most hated family in america, which followed the extremist westboro baptist church from 2007 to 2019, and which unwittingly created a time capsule that offers insight into the liberal viewpoint on religion and dogma in the 2000s. According to the bbc, surviving america s most hated family takes place years after theroux first encountered the u. In any country, let alone one as patriotic as the us, few actions are as provocative as protesting at a soldiers funeral. What does the future hold for louis as he meets america s most hated family. Louis theroux the most hated family in america video. At the heart of the documentary is the westboro baptist church wbc, headed by fred phelps and based in topeka, kansas. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 the. Buy louis theroux surviving americas most hated family, series 1. Apr 03, 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. The last documentary film maker to enter their world was so enamoured by the phelps he joined them. Surviving america s most hated family, the filmmaker will revist the family. The most hated family in america in crisis2011 louis theroux revisits the phelps family, who are the core members of the. Surviving americas most hated family is a 2019 bbc documentary film presented and written by louis theroux.
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In this amateur pseudo documentary i expose some of the most atrocious. Americas most hated family in crisis documentary heaven. 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 are famous in the states for their protests against americas liberal attitude towards homosexuality, blaming it for 911 and the death of us troops in iraq.
Louis meets the phelps family the people at the heart of the controversial westboro baptist church. The most hated family in america 2007 stream deutsch. Their shocking opinions include believing all homosexuals will go to hell. Known for the infamous god hates fags signs and protests.
The return of america s most hated family now on stan. So what did louis theroux make of the phelpses after three weeks. The return of america s most hated family 59m following up on his 2007 documentary, louis theroux returns to topeka, kan. Jun 25, 2015 jeremy kyle talks to the most hated family in america image. Louis theroux, the most hated family in america bbc two. But phelps abandoned his upbringing decades ago and, in recent years, has embraced atheism. Louis theroux struggles to come to terms with the infamous phelps family from topeka, kansas, who picket countrywide as a protest against an america. Jacob phelps, grandson of westboro baptist church pastor fred phelps, demonstrates outside the u. Louis theroux americas most hated family in crisis video. Louis theroux, surviving americas most hated family. Mar 30, 2007 they call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq.
Americas most hated family is a bit of a misnomer, since it gives too much credit to. The church, in topeka kansas usa, consists largely of the members of a single family by the name of phelps. Louis theroux americas most hated family in crisis. He again joins the phelps family on their controversial pickets where they try to antagonise communities with offensive slogans and. The documentary blog the most hated family in america. The documentary maker will be joined by megan phelpsroper, a former member of the westboro baptist church and one of the subjects of his bbc series. The most hated family in america 2007 a british documentary which goes indepth into the founding of the westboro baptist church and its practices, and the various hateful acts they have committed since its inception. About us whats new help center jobs api become a partner. It is a follow up to 2007s the most hated family in america, also written and presented by theroux.
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