Godless in America
"The story of Madalyn Murry O'Hair"
Originally released in 2006. Godless in America is a documentary film. directed by Leslie Woodhead. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Phil Donahue, Ellen Johnson, and Madalyn Murray-O'Hair
Synopsis
Documentary about atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair who, for 30 notorious years, successfully challenged God in America, and was brutally murdered in the summer of 1995. O'Hair had come to occupy a special place in the American psyche since her 1963 campaign which ended compulsory prayer in US schools after a Supreme Court action on behalf of her son William. She journeyed from Cold War paranoia, through to the rise of the neocons and born again Christianity in Reagan's America and beyond. (Storyville)
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2006
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Godless in America about?
Documentary about atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair who, for 30 notorious years, successfully challenged God in America, and was brutally murdered in the summer of 1995. O'Hair had come to occupy a sp...
Who directed Godless in America?
Godless in America was directed by Leslie Woodhead.
How long is Godless in America?
Godless in America has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Godless in America released?
Godless in America was released on January 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Godless in America?
The main cast of Godless in America includes Phil Donahue, Ellen Johnson, Madalyn Murray-O'Hair.