Most Hated Woman in America
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| Directed by | Tommy O'Haver |
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| Music by | Alan Ari Lazar |
| Cinematography | Armando Salas |
| Edited by | Michael X. Flores |
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Brownstone Productions
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time
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91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Most Hated Woman in America is an upcoming American biopic film directed by Tommy O'Haver and written by O'Haver and Irene Turner. It stars Melissa Leo as Madalyn Murray O'Hair.
The film will have its world premiere at South by Southwest in March 2017. The film is scheduled to be released on March 24, 2017, by Netflix.
Plot[edit]
The story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, an atheist activist whose efforts led to a Supreme Court ruling banning official Bible readings in public schools.
Cast[edit]
- Melissa Leo as Madalyn Murray O'Hair
- Peter Fonda as Reverend Harrington
- Sally Kirkland as Lena Christina
- Rory Cochrane as Gary Karr
- Josh Lucas
- Adam Scott
- Juno Temple
- Vincent Kartheiser
- Anna Camp
- Michael Chernus
- Alex Frost
Production[edit]
On July 8, 2015, it was reported that Netflix would finance and release The Most Hated Woman in America, a film based on the life of Madalyn Murray O'Hair. It would be directed by Tommy O'Haver from his own script and star Melissa Leo as O'Hair.[2] In March 2016, Peter Fonda,[3] Sally Kirkland,[4] Rory Cochrane,[5] Josh Lucas, Adam Scott, Juno Temple, Vincent Kartheiser, Anna Camp, Michael Chernus, and Alex Frost[6] joined the cast.
On March 24, 2016, it was reported that Most Hated Woman in America had begun filming in the previous week.[6]
Release[edit]
The film will have its world premiere at South by Southwest in March 2017.[7] It is scheduled to be released on March 24, 2017, by Netflix.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Most Hated Woman In America". South by Southwest. Retrieved February 3, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (July 8, 2015). "Netflix Boosts Slate with Melissa Leo's 'Most Hated Woman in America'". Variety. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ Busch, Anita (March 3, 2016). "Peter Fonda To Be Most Hated Preacher In Netflix's 'Most Hated Woman In America'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 8, 2016). "Jimmy O. Yang Joins 'Patriots Day'; Sally Kirkland Cast In 'Most Hated Woman In America'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (March 23, 2016). "'Justice' Rounds Out Cast; Rory Cochrane Nabs 'The Most Hated Woman in America'". Deadline.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (March 24, 2016). "Josh Lucas, Adam Scott, Juno Temple Join Netflix Drama 'Most Hated Woman in America' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2017). "SXSW 2017 Lineup: 'Baby Driver', 'Free Fire', 'Muppet Guys Talking' & Docus That Matter In Trump Era". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Two Netflix Original Films Bound for SXSW!".
