The Family

6.7IMDb Score
Released:2019-08-09
Genre:Documentary
Duration: min
Country:United States of America
Director:Jesse Moss
Actors:James Cromwell, Jeff Sharlet
Production:Jigsaw Productions

Overview:

An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

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