The Family is a documentary directed by Jesse Moss in 2019 and based on the book The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power by Jeff Sharlet, first published in 2008. The documentary features Jeff Sharlet, James Cromwell, Doug Hampton, Lisa Getter, Zack Wamp, Warren Throckmorton, and others.
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Storyline
In the heart of Washington, DC, a mysterious Christian organization called The Family holds immense sway, exerting its vast influence as it pursues its ambitious goals on a global scale.
Genres
Movie vs Book
Year
2019
Minutes
249
Movie Rate
6.40
Source: IMDb
Year
2008
Pages
454
Book Rate
7.56
S: Goodreads
Book
The Family
Subtitle: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power
Author: Jeff Sharlet
Country: USA
First published in: 2008
Length: 454 pages
Genre: Non Fiction
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