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The Family

The Family
★ 6.7/10•2019•50m•TV-14•Documentary
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An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

Jesse Moss · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 9, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - SubmersionE150m

Submersion

Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.

Aug 9, 2019

Episode 2 - ChosenE254m

Chosen

Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

Aug 9, 2019

Episode 3 - New World OrderE347m

New World Order

Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.

Aug 9, 2019

Episode 4 - Dictators, Murderers & ThievesE450m

Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.

Aug 9, 2019

Episode 5 - Wolf KingE548m

Wolf King

Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

Aug 9, 2019

Actors

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Douglas Coe

Jeff Sharlet

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