Movie: Louis Theroux: America's Most Hated Family in Crisis

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Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux

Himself - Presenter

Fred Phelps
Fred Phelps

Himself

Shirley Phelps-Roper
Shirley Phelps-Roper

Herself

Lauren Drain
Lauren Drain

Herself

Steve Drain
Steve Drain

Himself

Betty Phelps
Betty Phelps

Herself

Jael Phelps
Jael Phelps

Herself

Libby Phelps
Libby Phelps

Herself

Sara Phelps
Sara Phelps

Herself

Grace Phelps-Roper
Grace Phelps-Roper

Herself

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    Louis Theroux: America's Most Hated Family in Crisis

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    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.

  • Release Date

    2011-08-14

  • Average

    7.352

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
  • Tagline

    Return to the Most Hated Church in America

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    English
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