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The Most Hated Woman in America

The Most Hated Woman in America

20176.21h 31m

Overview

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

Directed by Tommy O'Haver
Written by Tommy O'Haver, Irene Turner
Produced by Max Handelman, Elizabeth Banks, Laura Rister
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Top Cast

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Madalyn Murray O'Hair

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

David Waters

Michael Chernus

Michael Chernus

Jon Garth Murray

Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane

Gary Karr

Vincent Kartheiser

Vincent Kartheiser

William J. Murray III

Adam Scott

Adam Scott

Jack Ferguson

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Robin Murray O'Hair

Sally Kirkland

Sally Kirkland

Lena Christina

Brandon Mychal Smith

Brandon Mychal Smith

Roy Collier

Alex Frost

Alex Frost

Danny Fry

Themes & Keywords

biographyhistorical fiction

About The Most Hated Woman in America

The Most Hated Woman in America is a crime, drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of biography, historical fiction. Directed by Tommy O'Haver, it stars Melissa Leo, Josh Lucas, Michael Chernus. The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

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