From the bizarre to the ridiculous to the downright scary, louis theroux is used to coming face to face with some fairly eccentric personalities and ideas over the years. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 the. America s most hated family louis theroux, left, with gramps on the right. The most hated family in america is a 2007 bbc documentary film written and presented by louis theroux about. Why is america the most hated country in the world but yet. The organization was led by fred phelps who has since died and located in topeka, kansas. Four years after his original documentary, theroux produced a followup program america s most hated family in crisis, which was prompted by news of family. 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.
Louis theroux meets the phelps the most hated family in america. Louis meets the phelps family, who protest against an america. The most hated family in america top documentary films. Mar 31, 2007 they picket the funerals of dead soldiers, hate homosexuals and lament an america sliding in to the moral abyss. A journey from hatred to hope, leaving the westboro.
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 church, in topeka kansas usa, consists largely of the members of a single family by the name of phelps. The most hated family in america 2007 film deutsch. Louis theroux the most hated family in america video. The most hated family in america 2007 a british documentary which goes in depth into the founding of the westboro baptist church and its practices, and the various hateful acts they have committed since its inception. Tonight, louis meets the phelps family who have become the most hated family in america.
Review of the most hated family in america on vimeo. 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. Louis theroux struggles to come to terms with the infamous phelps family from topeka, over 12 years and three documentaries. The most hated family in america has been listed as one of the media and drama good articles under the good article criteria. Aug 28, 2016 i see a lot of the other answers revolve around envy towards america. 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 americas most hated family in crisis video.
Black wall street was the wealthiest black community in america before being attacked by an angry white mob, killing more than 300 african americans and burning 40 square blocks of 1,265 african american homes. They are not concerned with how favorable their actions may seem because they, frankly, do not care if you agree with them. 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. Louis theroux meets the women legally providing sexual services to paying. You may wish to ask factual questions about the most hated family in america at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk. 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. By understanding this intent, viewers have a better understanding of why the church does what it does. The phelps family was the subject of the 2007 tv program the most hated family in america, presented on the bbc by louis theroux. The government failed to secure a conviction due to the lack of physical evidence tying her to caylees death. The most hated family in america tv show, episode facebook. The return of america s most hated family 59m following up on his 2007 documentary, louis theroux returns to topeka, kan. 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. Mar 07, 2017 media caption casey anthony wept as the verdict was read out.
Their central belief contains extreme ideologies, including that god hates america because of their acceptance of homosexuality and the military. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 8 10. Rev fred phelps is one of the most notorious hatemongers in the country. The church was the subject of louis therouxs riveting and widelywatched bbc documentary the most hated family in america, and has been featured most.
Through self realization one can come into full god realization and have the knowledge of the ages downloaded into his own being. Louis theroux americas most hated family in crisis. Brenda slaby was a busy wife, a mother of two and an assistant principal when she made a fatal mistake that changed her life. Most hated family in america and surviving americas most hated family it was. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 the most. It is a follow up to 2007s the most hated family in america. The most hated family in america 2007 louis theroux. This followup film about the supremely intolerant westboro baptist church finds plenty to be outraged by, but it also veers into exploitation. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 trivia. Just as a single poisonous mushrooms can kill a whole family, so a solitary jew. The most hated woman in america netflix official site.
Bbc documentary on the westboro baptist church and their beliefs. The film, the most hated family in america, was a very interesting and eye opening film about freedom of speech. Americas most hated family is still mad at the world. 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. It looks like we dont have any trivia for this title yet.
If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. Nicknamed americas most hated family, the church in kansas became infamous for telling homosexuals they were going to hell and picketing the funerals of us soldiers. 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. Their central belief contains extreme ideologies, including that god hates america. In america s most hated family, british filmmaker louis theroux has come back to visit with the westboro baptist church of topeka, kansas. Now, seven years later, brenda invites cameras into her. Jan, 2012 whose brainwave was it that obama is the antichrist. I made two documentaries about his church for the bbc. The most hated family in america 2007 stream deutsch. Louis theroux, the most hated family in america bbc two.
The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 full. Americas most hated family in crisis part 1 youtube. The documentarymaker spends three weeks with the controversial phelps family, who make up most the 71strong congregation of the westboro baptist church of topeka, kansas. In any country, let alone one as patriotic as the us, few actions are as provocative as protesting at a soldiers funeral. America s most hated family in crisis 2011 imdb menu. 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 most hated family in america 2007 rotten tomatoes. The documentary blog the most hated family in america. Dec 04, 2017 louis theroux the most hated family in america. The most hated family of america in crisis duration. The return of america s most hated family now on stan. 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. May 15, 2012 rev fred phelps is one of the most notorious hatemongers in the country.
The most hated family in america is a 2008 television documentary written and presented by louis theroux about the westboro baptist church. Bbc iplayer louis theroux the most hated family in america. Megan phelpsroper in conversation with louis theroux. They call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq. Before watching this i had no idea that such a family even existed, but after watching it i am somewhat ashamed of what they are doing and feel very bad for the members of their.
Louis theroux the acclaimed british reporter follows the westboro baptist church or the most hated family in america. Louis returns to the phelps family to find that several members have left the cult, and that they are being sued. 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. Known for the infamous god hates fags signs and protests. Americas most hated family doesnt delve deep enough into phelps clan. This outlandish group will stop at nothing to get their moral message across even picketing soldiers funerals. Louis theroux meets the phelps americas most hated family. A greater sense of atmopshere is also then created.
With louis theroux, lauren drain, steve drain, fred phelps. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Theroux watches carefully, neither engaging them to anger at his questions, nor shying away from his own viewpoint on their behaviour. Louis theroux meets the phelps the most hated family in america louis theroux. To get public support, they will dress it up as a fight f. Buy louis theroux surviving americas most hated family, series 1. He again joins the phelps family on their controversial pickets where they try to antagonise communities with offensive slogans and antigay placards.
The churchs actions and message is concerned with spreading this information rather than using persuasion. 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. The most hated family in america 2007 tv movie trivia. Bbc two louis theroux, the most hated family in america.
Louis returns to the phelps family to find that several members have left. Human rights, hate speech, freedom of speech pages. Louis theroux decides to visit america s most hated family. The most hated family in america in crisis2011 louis theroux revisits the phelps family, who are the core members of the westboro baptist church. I had some history with gramps, as his family and followers liked to call him. The most hated family in america in 2006 and america s most hated family in crisis in 2010. The most hated family in america does a good job of conveying this message. Oct 04, 2012 at this point, it seems clear that the wbcs only purpose is to inform americans about their impending doom, not to guide them away from it. German youth must learn to recognise the jewish poison mushroom. This page is not a forum for general discussion about the most hated family in america.
The us employs foreign policies that are driven by the political lobbying of its private sector. I see a lot of the other answers revolve around envy towards america. Life and death in indiana s1 e1 meet america s most infamous women prisoners female prison documentary real stories duration. Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. But four years on from louiss last visit, there are signs of disarray in. 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. Return of america s most hated family bbc bbc studios. The most hated family in america tv movie 2007 imdb. Thirteen years since first encountering one of americas most notorious hate groups, awardwinning filmmaker louis theroux makes a longanticipated return to. 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. The most hated family in america from another perspective. Also a very good look on the indoctrination of children into religion and fanaticism. His westboro baptist church wbc is best known for its homicidal hatred of gays and for picketing the funerals of dead us.
Tips for interviewing shared a photo 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. Americas most hated family is a bit of a misnomer, since it gives too much credit to. The members of the phelps family started and are part of the westboro baptist church in topeka, kansas. 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. In 2008, oprah met a woman who called herself the most hated mom in america. Louis meets the phelps family, who protest against an america that tolerates homosexuality. The family is also known for going to us soldiers funerals and celebrating. With louis theroux, lauren drain, steve drain, betty phelps. 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.
Mar 30, 2007 they call themselves the most hated family in the us and they picket funerals of soldiers killed in iraq. So what did louis theroux make of the phelpses after three weeks. The most hated family in america religion news blog. The phelps have rabid antihomosexual beliefs, and often campaign at the funerals of american soldiers. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the trivia submission guide.
Louis meets the phelps family the people at the heart of the controversial westboro baptist church. Twitter saved my life claims lady born into westboro. In november 2012, at the age of twentysix, she left the church, her family. At the heart of the documentary is the westboro baptist church wbc, headed by fred phelps and based in topeka, kansas. Louis theroux struggles to come to terms with the infamous phelps family from topeka, kansas, who picket countrywide as a protest against an. Louis theroux pastor fred phelps is gone, called to. America s most hated family in crisis also known as the return of america s 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.
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