Station:
Prime Video (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2023-06-02
Rating:
0/10 from 0 users
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets will expose shocking connections between some of reality television's most famous large families and The Institute in Basic Life Principles, a controversial fundamentalist organization and homeschooling empire," the logline read. "In addition, prominent commentators, writers, and social media voices will explore the broader zeitgeist of reality television, social media, faith, fundamentalism, patriarchy and power."
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S1E1 - Meet The Duggars
The shiny facade of America's favorite giant family, and the ministry that guided their conservative values, is shattered, revealing a troubling reality underneath.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Growing up Gothard
As IBLP's homeschooling empire grows, it becomes clear that patriarchal, abusive authority is at the core of Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar's power.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Under Authority
Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar grow their shared vision into an international empire on the backs of young people. Unpaid labor, abuse, and threats of retaliation build, until Gothard is finally cut down inside of his own organization. But the roots he put down are now spreading everywhere...
Air Date: 02 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Arrows Activated
Despite Gothard's demise and Josh Duggars disturbing new crimes, the movement goes on. Fundamentalists have consolidated political power nationwide to reshape society in their own image.
Air Date: 02 Jun 2023 07:00 (CDT)