Overview
A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.
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Duggar Family Secrets
A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv's favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles. As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they’re part of an insidious, much larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril.
A Teenage Holy War
Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial kids with adrenaline-fueled, ecstatic religious experiences through "Acquire the Fire" rallies. But beneath the glittering surface lurked sadistic boot camps, staged martyrdom drills, and fascism disguised as faith - transforming innocent teens into fanatical soldiers, with devastating consequences still unfolding today.
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Cast & Crew
Amy King
Self - Cousin of the Duggars
Dillon King
Self - Amy’s Husband
Jill Dillard
Self - Member of the Duggar Family
Derick Dillard
Self - Jill’s Husband
Jen Sutphin
Self - YouTube Creator, Fundie Fridays
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Self - Author; Professor, Calvin University
Josh Pease
Self - Pastor, Journalist
Brooke Arnold
Self - Ex-IBLP
Bill Gothard
Self (archive footage)
Jeff Sharlet
Deanna Duggar
Self - Jim Bob Duggar’s Sister
Jim Holt
Self - Duggar Family Friends
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A limited docuseries exposing the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality tv’s favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radical organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles....
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Shiny Happy People premiered on June 1, 2023.
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Shiny Happy People has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.
Shiny Happy People is classified as Documentary.