CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 0m

Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America

Meet the Westboro Baptist Church

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Louis meets the Phelps family — the people at the heart of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church. The Phelps have rabid anti-homosexual beliefs, and often campaign at the funerals of American soldiers. They believe that every tragedy in the world is God's punishment for homosexuality.

Directed byGeoffrey O'Connor

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
April 24, 2007
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

7 credited
Starring
Louis Theroux

Louis Theroux

Himself - Presenter

Fred Phelps

Fred Phelps

Himself

Shirley Phelps-Roper

Shirley Phelps-Roper

Herself

Steve Drain

Steve Drain

Himself

Megan Phelps-Roper

Megan Phelps-Roper

Herself

Lauren Drain

Herself

Jael Phelps

Herself

Creative team
Directed by
Geoffrey O'Connor
Geoffrey O'Connor
Written by
Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux
Produced by
Geoffrey O'Connor
Geoffrey O'Connor
Stuart Cabb

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