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Shiny Happy People( 2023)

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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.

    Series Cast

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      Amy King

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      Dillon King

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      Jeff Sharlet

    Current Season

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    A Teenage Holy War

    2025 | 3 Episodes

    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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    Facts

    Status

    Returning Series

    Status

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    Type

    Documentary

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

    • child abuse
    • sexual abuse
    • pedophilia
    • arkansas
    • childhood trauma
    • cult
    • right wing extremism
    • patriarchy
    • child pornography
    • domestic abuse
    • conservative
    • homeschooling
    • brainwashing
    • pedophile
    • evangelical christianity
    • religious fundamentalism
    • child molester
    • sexual repression
    • child labor
    • misogyny
    • religious cult
    • marital rape
    • child molestation
    • corporal punishment
    • sexual assault
    • authoritarianism
    • traumatic childhood
    • religious propaganda
    • sexual predator
    • large family
    • traumatized child
    • child sexual abuse
    • prosperity gospel
    • christian faith
    • reality tv
    • reality star
    • reality show
    • christian nationalism
    • culture war
    • institute in basic life principles (iblp)
    • spiritual abuse