Louis Theroux: America's Most Hated Family in Crisis
“Return to the Most Hated Church in America”
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.
This documentary offers a deeply unsettling look into a controversial family's rigid beliefs. Theroux's signature calm approach contrasts with the provocative and often cringe-inducing interactions, creating a tense, observational experience that leaves you questioning.
