Godless in America (2006)

The story of Madalyn Murry O'Hair

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)

Director: Leslie Woodhead
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

biography, atheism, culture, secularism

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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 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)
Who directed Godless in America?
Godless in America was directed by Leslie Woodhead.
Who stars in Godless in America?
Godless in America stars Phil Donahue, Ellen Johnson, Madalyn Murray-O'Hair.
How long is Godless in America?
Godless in America has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Godless in America?
Godless in America is a Documentary film.
Where was Godless in America produced?
Godless in America was produced in United Kingdom.