Louis Theroux: America's Most Hated Family in Crisis
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2011 · Movie · 1h 0m
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Synopsis
Following up on his 2007 documentary, The Most Hated Family in America, Louis Theroux returns to Topeka, Kansas, for a week-long visit with the Westboro Baptist Church. He again joins the Phelps family on their controversial pickets where they try to antagonise communities with offensive slogans and anti-gay placards. But four years on from Louis's last visit, there are signs of disarray in the Phelps clan. A series of defections of family members has shaken up the church.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
63 audience votes
Key crew
- Louis TherouxWriter
- Emma CooperDirector
Cast
- Louis TherouxHimself - Presenter
- Fred PhelpsHimself
- Shirley Phelps-RoperHerself
- Lauren DrainHerself
- Steve DrainHimself
- Betty PhelpsHerself
- Jael PhelpsHerself
- Libby PhelpsHerself
- Sara PhelpsHerself
- Grace Phelps-RoperHerself
- Megan Phelps-RoperHerself
- Rebekah Phelps-RopeHerself
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Themes
religious fundamentalismreligious cultlgbt in the militarygay theme