Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family in America

“Meet the Westboro Baptist Church”

7.3

2007

1h 0m

DocumentaryTV Movie

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.

Key Crew

Director

Geoffrey O'Connor

Producers

Geoffrey O'Connor

Writers

Louis Theroux

Cast (3)

Louis Theroux

Himself - Presenter

Fred Phelps

Himself

Shirley Phelps-Roper

Herself

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