The Most Hated Family in America (TV 2007)

Director:

Geoffrey O'Connor

Writer:

Louis Theroux

Stars:

Louis Theroux, Lauren Drain, Steve Drain

Cast

Credited cast:
Louis Theroux	...	Himself - Presenter
Lauren Drain	...	Herself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Steve Drain	...	Himself
Fred Phelps	...	Himself
Jael Phelps	...	Herself
Megan Phelps-Roper	...	Herself
Rebekah Phelps-Roper	...	Herself (as Bekah Phelps-Roper)
Shirley Phelps-Roper	...	Herself

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

picket sign | preacher | christian | cult | homosexual | 

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Taglines:

Louis struggles to come to terms with the infamous family who picket the funerals of soldiers in protest against an America that tolerates homosexuality.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2007 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Topeka, Kansas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Fred Phelps: [During an interview] You've got the duty to know the Bible as well as I do.
Louis Theroux: Why?
Fred Phelps: Because you're a human being. Because God Almighty made you and God Almighty is going to send your ass to hell.

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Connections

References Fred: The Movie (2000)

User Reviews

Really disturbing, stupid ignorant people!

I found this film/documentary to be truly disgusting, and the people involved in this so-called "Church," to be just the opposite of what Christianity is supposed to be. Before I go any further, I don't believe in the lifestyle that homosexuals have, but at the same time I don't hate them either. I also was raised in the church although I am no longer active in it, and was taught that homosexuality is wrong. I am mixed on the whole gay debate or whatever it is called. Just as the bible says, "He without sin, cast the first stone." I despise the fact that these people are so pathetic/purposeful-less in their lives that they go to funerals of those that have lost members in their family protesting the U.S.A. and their policies. My feelings are that it is terrible that all these children believe in this crap too, because they don't know any different. My biggest complaint is that this "Church" hates the United States so much, well then they should get the hell out of here! They are an insult to all TRUE Americans and are a big reason why so many hate us! I am glad that none of these people have friends outside of their disturbing Hate group/CULT. I just hope that the children someday think for themselves (it's doubtful) and realize that HATE isn't the answer. This was truly well done, and the interviewer is one of the best in the business, and would like to see more of his work here in the States. An overall truly disturbing look at some of the screwed up people here in the U.S.