The shocking story of Reverend Fred Phelps, the Westboro Baptist Church, those who oppose it, and those who chose to leave it all behind.
This documentary was released in 2007, and as I write this it is 2013. The church has not gone away, but has actually grown more well-known. Fred Phelps still lives and the family still preaches its message.
I liked that this film tried to be fair. I think it is likely the director is opposed to the Westboro gang, as most people are. They are a church opposed by both left and right-leaning people, which makes them rather unique. Even those who oppose gay rights want nothing to do with these guys.
What I personally find even more interesting than their beliefs (which seem half-baked and not well-anchored) is the First Amendment issue. As awful as it is to protest a military funeral or say things like God loves 9/11, this is not a crime. And we should all be thankful it is not a crime. Do they abuse their rights? I think they do. But it is a right we are lucky to have.